Senior councillors in Liverpool set to approve £5m for a full refurbishment of Great Homer Street Market – better known at Greatie Market – which dates back to 1840. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool’s Great Homer Street Market is to get a full refurbishment costing £5m
At a city council cabinet meeting on July 15, senior councillors are expected to approve the cash injection for the iconic north Liverpool site, better known as Greatie Market, which dates back to 1840.
Improvements to the market and surrounding area will utilise the government’s Strategic Futures Panel funding and will see the much-loved market undergo a significant refurbishment and expansion. This will include:
- A full refurbishment of the existing market building, including upgrades to lighting, electrics, flooring and customer facilities.
- A new extension to house additional food and beverage units, with retractable seating – making it the perfect space for community use and events.
- A large external canopy to expand the market footprint, improve weather protection, and enhance the customer experience.
- Improved layout and accessibility, with wider aisles and space for additional stalls.
This investment aims to boost footfall, increase the amount of time visitors spend in the market, and support local businesses by creating a more attractive and functional space for both existing and new traders.
It also includes the demolition of nearby derelict industrial units to improve access, safety, and visibility, and to unlock future development opportunities.
If the report is approved the next next is to hire consultants to design the upgrade and prepare a planning application. Contractors will also be appointed to demolish disused industrial buildings located on Rachel Street, Dryden Street, and the Central Tin site.
This work is subject to planning permission and budget availability. And the council will also look to appoint a design and build contractor to refurbish and extend the existing building.
Procurement is expected to begin this summer with construction anticipated to start in 2026. Click here to read the full council report.
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Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, said: “Greatie Market is a Liverpool institution, and this investment will secure its future for generations to come.
“We’re not just upgrading a building – we’re creating a destination that celebrates local enterprise, supports community life, and brings new energy to the area.”