The regeneration of Ashton-under-Lyne’s Market Square has reached a key stage as the first new market kiosks have been delivered to the site.
Produced by modular specialists WhiteCrate, the kiosks form part of the wider transformation of the area. The project is led by Tameside Council with architectural design by Buttress Architects, landscape design by Planit, technical consultancy from LK Group and delivery support from Casey Construction.
The new space is intended to accommodate events, markets and cultural activities. The kiosks will host food and drink traders, local produce and some retail, operating alongside the general market.
Recent months have involved extensive preparation work on and off site. The arrival of the completed kiosks provides residents and visitors with the first clear signs of physical change.
Installation is being managed by HTF, a Tameside transport specialist, working with WhiteCrate to coordinate placement of the modular units within the square.
Jon Flowerdew, Managing Director of WhiteCrate, said: “Our modular approach means the kiosks arrive fully fabricated in our North West facility, reducing disruption and supporting efficient delivery.”
Councillor Andrew McLaren, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Growth, Housing and Homelessness, said:
“The delivery of the new market kiosks represents an important stage in the project. The units have been produced in the North West and show a high standard of design and craftsmanship.
Businesses interested in operating from one of the kiosks can contact the Markets Team at markets@tameside.gov.uk or 0161 342 3268.”
Buttress, the project architects, worked to integrate the new structures into the historic setting of Ashton while supporting a modern market environment.
Kimberley Corrall, Associate Architect at Buttress, said: “We have worked closely with Tameside Council and WhiteCrate to develop these kiosks and support Ashton as a contemporary marketplace.”
WhiteCrate and the design team have used modular construction to provide flexibility and meet the requirements of the redevelopment. The approach supports efficient delivery while maintaining design quality.
The installation of the kiosks marks a significant phase in the regeneration programme and signals the beginning of visible change within one of Ashton-under-Lyne’s well-known public spaces.