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Manchester City Council showed the news that many expected and that few had dared to dream about: a Christmas market will be held this year.
But while many market enthusiasts were extremely happy to be informed that they would return to some title, many eyebrows and criticisms were raised about the resolve to move forward.
Winter markets will be much smaller than world-class markets that usually fill the city center during the holiday season, and the city council says they will be strictly controlled.
The city corridor also argues that it will provide a valuable platform for independent investors who would otherwise be “unemployed at Christmas. “
Existing Piccadilly Gardens markets will be expanded to provide space for some craft and gift stalls, while a handful of food investors will appear in St Ann’s Square over the next two weeks.
Outdoor markets are allowed to continue level 3 restrictions, but no alcohol will be served for on-site consumption.
The council says market access will be strictly monitored to avoid overcrowding, with a one-way formula for pedestrian traffic.
Despite the guarantee of such security measures, thousands of M. E. N. Readers have expressed considerations about the expected opportunity to take a position this year.
Nottingham’s Christmas market had to be closed due to the volume of visitors over the weekend, as the council and organizers nevertheless made the decision not to reopen it at all.
In the commentary segment of our history, even market enthusiasts have long expressed their concerns.
A Twitter user wrote, “If you want me from tomorrow, I’ll be somewhere in town eating my weight on bratwurst and pancakes. “
Kate Warner said, “Dreams come true,” while Sarah Spence commented, “At last!”
Kate Seabreeze added: “I’m glad it’s something for small businesses that want our support. “
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Manchester Christmas spokesman Pat Karney said: “Public protection is at the center of everything we do.
“We have been thinking for a few weeks about how we can traders in a safe and safe way, while otherwise they would be unemployed this Christmas.
“The markets that start this week are a million kilometers from the classic Christmas markets that others are used to.
“They have been opposed to the city’s public fitness rules and small and socially est distanced market sites will be carefully monitored to make sure they are for visitors. “
Winter markets will start at St Ann’s Square, where they will be open from 10. 30 a. m. to 7 a. m. from December 9-13 and December 16-20.
The market position of Piccadilly Gardens is now open and will remain in place until Wednesday, December 23.