Birkenhead Market

Members of Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing (ERH) Committee met on 4 September 2025 to discuss the future of Birkenhead Market. Following a Members workshop in July, the Committee has voted to discontinue plans to relocate the market to the former Argos unit on Princes Pavement. Instead, councillors and senior officers will now explore alternative options that would bring a revitalised market offer closer to Birkenhead’s retail core. The feedback from consultations run to date from all stakeholders including residents and local traders will be included in discussions.

In the meantime, to support local traders and boost footfall in the lead-up to Christmas, a series of temporary craft markets and festive activities will be held at the existing outdoor market hall and across the town centre. The consultation reports can be found here.

The full report is available under item 6 of the committee agenda: Economy, Regeneration & Housing Committee – 4 September 2025, 6.00 p.m. | Wirral Council