It is “unlikely” St Johns will open again as a working market, according to a senior Liverpool councillor six months on from the historic location being shut down. In March, traders were left standing outside the city centre trading point after Liverpool Council officers locked the doors over unpaid rents.
We remain in dispute with the traders and teams are still trying to recover the debt with individuals. “We had to do what we did, nobody wanted to be in the position we found ourselves in but we did the right thing for taxpayers and the future of markets in Liverpool. They’re in a strong position, you look at Stanley Park, St George’s Hall and the announcement we had for Greatie, they’re going from strength to strength and are fit for purpose for the future.