A new Greater Manchester Markets’ Partnership has been launched in Bury towards positioning markets as vital economic drivers for town centres, helping to develop skills, nurture entrepreneurs, and grow local businesses.
The partnership includes all 10 Greater Manchester local authorities, with leadership responsibilities shared across Bury, Bolton, Trafford, Manchester and Stockport. The National Association of British Markets (NABMA), the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF), and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority are also key stakeholders in the new partnership.
To launch the partnership, an audience of 50 professionals gathered at the Fusilier Museum in Moss Street,
Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader of Bury Council and Cabinet Member for Sustainable, Inclusive Growth, said:“Markets are vital to local economies and sit at the heart of thriving communities.
“In Bury, we’ve always championed the role of our markets, but this new partnership opens the door to something bigger – connecting markets and people across Greater Manchester, to share ideas and tackle challenges together.
“By joining forces, we can drive market growth hand-in-hand with town centre regeneration, creating destinations that are sustainable, inclusive, and ready for the future.”
