McGoff Group to transform Urmston Market

Chris McGoff

The McGoff Group has acquired the Urmston Market in Greater Manchester.

The site on Railway Road will be developed into a new indoor food hall for the town, known as Market 41, said the Altrincham, Greater Manchester-based developer.

Outline planning consent has already been granted for the development, with work due to begin on the new market hall in the New Year with the aim of being open and trading in late 2018.

Building on the increasing popularity of local markets, the proposed indoor market hall concept will feature a diverse blend of 10-12 food and drink operators positioned around an informal central seating area of around 160-180 covers that is serviced and staffed by Urmston Beverage & Leisure Company, a new division of the McGoff Group.

All traders will be carefully selected to ensure customers benefit from the very best quality and choice at competitive price points.

McGoff said the intention was to provide something different from the existing retail offer in Urmston and there will be a strong focus on independent and small manufacturers from across the region who work with locally sourced artisan quality food and drink.

It said there would be a strong offer for families that includes easy access for prams and pushchairs, baby changing facilities and feeding rooms, children’s food and drink options and a small play area.

Chris McGoff, director at the McGoff Group, said: “We’re really excited about the plans for Market 41.

“Urmston is undergoing a real food-led revival and we’re proud to be playing a part in this, and in the ongoing investment and further development of the town centre.

“We’ll be working closely with The Urmston Partnership, which is a not-for profit organisation made up of local businesses, residents, community groups and organisations, with the aim of promoting Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme as a great place to live, work and play.”

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