Council not stalling on the retention of market character

THE stall-style character of Cork’s historic English Market is to be protected under a new crackdown.

City manager Joe Gavin confirmed last night that market traders will have to lodge a request in writing, and get approval from city officials, before getting clearance to alter or improve their stalls.

And officials will be keeping a close watch on what is planned to ensure the form and pattern of the market concept is maintained, Mr Gavin said.