Lincoln Christmas Market organisers have not ruled out return of one-way system
Organisers of Lincoln Christmas Market say they will listen to traders' views when planning this year's event – but have not yet ruled out a return of the criticised one-way system.
Businesses complained that the one-way pedestrian route up Steep Hill and downhill via Drury Lane, which was introduced at the 2012 market, was bad for trade.
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Lincoln Christmas Market organisers have not yet ruled out a return of the criticised one-way system
John Latham, director of development at the City of Lincoln Council, attended a Bailgate Guild meeting as part of a review of last year's event and also to listen to traders' views.
"It was clear that traders are passionate about the market and its importance to the local economy," he said.
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"Although planning for this year's market is in its early stages, these views, together with feedback from other stakeholders, will form part of our planning for this year's event."
He has stressed that no decision has yet been made over whether or not there will be a one-way system in place this December.
Guild chairman Mark Hollingworth acknowledged that the council had to address the overcrowding at the market in 2011.
"But I think in 2013 we need to strike the middle ground in that the look and feel of the market is more pleasant," he said.
4 Comments
by M_C_Donald
Friday, February 08 2013, 10:53PM
“Listening at City Council involves sticking fingers in ears and chanting la la la.”
by churchill2
Friday, February 08 2013, 9:29PM
“Great,Christmas Market news is back.I was getting worried as to where it had gone.
Please make sure we have our weekly dose of the stresses and strains that goes into this
epic event.Looking forward to some painful but sensible decisions this year by the council.
Do you think we could vote off a stupid idea each week in the lead up to the market?
There are over 40 weeks to go,so plenty of weeks for new and improved ideas.”
by InsideStory
Friday, February 08 2013, 6:21PM
“Goes to show those who have the power to make the decisions don't take any notice of public opinion.”
by Steve_Lincoln
Friday, February 08 2013, 3:48PM
“At least if the one-way system is still in place it will reduce visitor numbers nicely.”