tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131658095945044290.post1272409222855185417..comments2023-10-09T11:27:46.098+01:00Comments on Shepherd's Bush: Shepherd's Bush Market: Council hail traders' supportChris Underwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03026438313352911527noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131658095945044290.post-66012333554254916222011-08-16T16:37:30.715+01:002011-08-16T16:37:30.715+01:00I love Shepherd's Bush Market as it is! It has...I love Shepherd's Bush Market as it is! It has heaps of character and is a treasure trove where you can find almost anything! It is the souk of West London! I am a local resident and regularly go to pick up haberdashery, household items, fruit and veg, falafel sandwiches, bits of costumes and everyday useful items. There are also excellent butchers and fish mongers. I don't think I am alone in saying that I would be heartbroken if Shepherd's Bush Market was turned into one of those commercial, overpriced she-she markets that are so rife nowadays! Obviously if it is struggling trade wise (although it always looks bustling to me), then this needs to be addressed but very carefully and sensitively ensuring that traders are happy and that the character and spirit of this lovely place is maintained.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131658095945044290.post-15853163327084775762010-11-28T22:12:46.252+00:002010-11-28T22:12:46.252+00:00As a market trader, the market needs a revamp for ...As a market trader, the market needs a revamp for sure, it has nowhere near the footflow it used to have. Profits have decreased for trader by at least 70% over last 5 years. Thursdays used to be half days in the market, this has changed to full a day which allows customers to spread their visits over 6 full days. Most traders sell garments for a specific type of customer: the arabs. Product range is shocking inside the market, and outside the market all that exists is cheap material. Transport for London have no interest in the market, and Orion seem to want to make their money with 300+ flats built in surrounding areas. The market superintendent is useless too as there are several bycycles speeding down the market, theives, and beggars. Orion Shepherds Bush LTD will vanish and the market will be sold onto another owner once they have made thier flats. Watch This space... .....The Dark Knightnoreply@blogger.com