Traders and residents call for change at Oxford market

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Traders and residents are calling for Oxford City Council to take back management of Gloucester Green Market from LSD Promotions, the private company that has run it since 2013. At the full council meeting on 5 October, they described decline at a place they believe should be a valuable asset for the community and city, citing alleged anti-social behaviour and drug use.

Isabel Tucker, a Jericho resident of 23 years and spokesperson for the Friends of Gloucester Green Market group, said the partnership with LSD Promotions had not been positive for residents and stakeholders. She told the council that the strong emphasis on street food came at the expense of the rest of the market, which had dwindled in size and scope. Several current traders were unhappy, and many others had left, she said. Footfall had gone down and traders were making less money.

Tucker also cited residents' concerns about anti-social behaviour caused by the withdrawal of the night-time security guard, which she said was keeping residents awake at night.

How it is being reported

• 'Unhappy' traders and residents make call for change at Oxford marketGloucester Green Market is owned by Oxford City Council and managed by LSD Promotions since 2013 - call for change by residents and traders.Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 05:00
• 'Unhappy' traders and residents make call for change at Oxford marketGloucester Green Market is owned by Oxford City Council and managed by LSD Promotions since 2013 - call for change by residents and traders.Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Gloucester Green Market · Oxford City Council · LSD Promotions · Isabel Tucker · Oxford

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