New long-term operators for Caerphilly’s container style market have been revealed.
Caerphilly County Borough Council has appointed Town Square Spaces and Craft Legs to run Ffos Caerffili, which opened last year,. They will take on an overriding lease and manage the scheme, working with and supporting the market’s existing traders.
Work space specialists Town Square and event organisers Crafty Legs were chosen as the preferred bidder after being invited to submit a business case to the local authority.
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The process of handing over the management of the site from the existing operator Brigadoon Ffos will begin in the coming weeks. There will be no change to Ffos Caerffili’s opening times for traders, guests, and shoppers during this process.
Gareth Jones, Town Square founder and chief executive, said: “We’re delighted to have been named as the preferred bidder to operate Ffos Caerffili. “We’ve been successful in setting up, leading, and managing spaces for traders, and SMEs to grow and develop for well over a decade, all from our Caerphilly HQ, but more importantly, as Caerphilly residents, we’re determined to see Ffos Caerffili become a long-term success.”
Sarah Harris Clint, owner of Crafty Legs, said: “We’ve got stacks of ideas and projects already well under way that we’re excited to start to share, and we hope that everyone will see our passion and enthusiasm for Caerphilly borough in everything we do.”
Jamie Pritchard, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: “The new management are local, positive, and keen to offer a great experience for residents and traders at Ffos Caerffili.
This is an exciting development, and good news for the town. Since its opening in April 2024, Ffos Caerffili has welcomed many people and symbolises the town’s bright future.”
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Steve Bines, director of Brigadoon Ffos said: “It has been a pleasure to manage and develop this unique market and be part of the longer-term vision set out by Caerphilly Town 2035.
“We look forward to working with Town Square and Crafty Legs to hand over management of the site, helping them to continue our work with local traders, customers, and communities to produce a varied and unique offering in the heart of such a beautiful and historic town.”
Located in the centre of Caerphilly the market consists of nearly 30 independent food, retail and office traders. It is forecast this year to attract more than 150,000 visitors. The current gross income generated is around £270,000 per annum.