History Of The Market
How Was It?
The market, known locally as the Latin Village because of the Latin American heritage of many traders, was formerly at the centre of a controversial regeneration plan that would have seen 196 flats built at the site by property developer Grainger.
The existing market has been out of use since March 2020, however, when it was closed at the beginning of the pandemic. It was not reopened when lockdown restrictions were eased because of health and safety issues with the building.
How is It now?
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) wholly-owned property company has now begun creating a temporary indoor market space that will house around 20 traders in vacant retail units next to the existing market. This will mainly include spaces for professional services, retail, and hair and beauty salon uses.
An outdoor market space designed to host around 20 food and beverage traders as well as retail space is also being established on a vacant plot bought by the council from Grainger.
How It Will Be?
“The temporary market can be at the heart of the community in Seven Sisters. It is vital to the market’s future, and the Wards Corner site is driven forward by the community.”
The council plans to work with residents, businesses and local partners on a new design for the area that complements TfL’s plans for a new market.
We are keen to see traders of Seven Sisters Market able to operate safely again as soon as possible and these works will enable them to reopen their businesses to the public by the end of the year.