In addition there was a petition signed by over 6,000 residents. The Chair of the Committee, Labour Councillor Philip Harding, advised the packed meeting room that every one of the questioners would receive a written response.
Labour Councillors Andy Sorton, Chris Murphy and Maureen Rowles, who represent Brinnington and Central Ward which is where Stockport Market is situated, expressed their concerns that they had not been included in discussions about the proposals and that they had considerable reservations about the way the Council is dealing with the issue.
Cllr Andy Sorton said ‘Having looked at information provided by the market traders and listened to their concerns it is clear that they do not feel they are being listened to.
‘The consultation period is not, as yet, over and when it is further discussion will have to take place.’
The Chair of the Central Area Committee also gave a commitment that the matter would be brought back to the Committee and a special meeting arranged in the future to consider this one item if necessary.