Empty Spindles unit back in business with new pop-up shop showing off local firms
28.02.2022 - 17:13
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An empty unit in Spindles shopping centre has been brought back into use by Oldham Council to show off the best of local businesses.
Oldham Made is a pop-up shop dedicated to the borough's local, independent businesses, showcasing their products and selling them all in one place.
Crafts, clothes, candles, locally brewed beers and gifts will all be up for sale at the site, which will be open Monday-Saturday throughout March.
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The idea for the pop-up shop came from public consultations about the massive regeneration plans laid out for Oldham town centre.
Officials asked for opinions about the plans, which included relocating the historic Tommyfield market into Spindles and regenerating the shopping centre to include a dedicated food hall, event space, and offices.
The plans attracted a lot of criticism, with many people saying the empty shops in the market were a real problem, and some suggesting the space be made available for smaller businesses.
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Now, with support from The Welcome Back Fund, the suggestion has become a reality for around a dozen small business owners across Oldham.
Coun Arooj Shah, leader of Oldham Council, said: “Oldham Made will showcase the amazing range of talent we have in Oldham, while giving