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01.06.2024 - 15:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Harpurhey's market culture could soon disappear, traders say. They're seeing less cash in their pockets every week.
Harpurhey Market has a proud history, with locals regularly flocking to the area. This week was no different, with the usual hustle and bustle. But stall holders fear the worst.
There are bargains to be had, but people are scrimping and saving every single week. Jacqueline Davies has been working the market stalls for over 40 years.
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She says business has slowed in the last few years, but the drop has been catastrophic in the last 12 months. She blamed rising energy, rent and food costs.
She told the Manchester Evening News: “There is lots of poverty in the area, more jobs need to be created. The market has become deader over the years with the last 12 months being a real problem.
“There are far fewer stalls (being opened). I’m not sure why there is no work but lots of people are on the social (benefits).
“What happens, at the beginning of the month people get their benefits and business is going well and then it all goes down as people get less money towards the end of the month.”
When asked whether the upcoming general election could change the fortunes of the area, a sarcastic smirk appeared on Jacqueline’s face.
“I don’t vote, they don’t come up with anything for the people that need their help the most. You see the people here begging for things to be cheaper when it’s already pretty cheap.
"They have such expensive rents that they have nothing left for anything else. Housing needs to be sorted as these rents are ridiculous.”
Walking around what is the central hub of the north Manchester suburb, it is
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