Gazebos being tried out on Chorley’s popular Flat Iron market have been welcomed by traders and shoppers.

The new style stalls are part of a revamp of the historic Tuesday market to add to the vibrancy of the town centre.

Traders were given the opportunity to try out different types and makes of gazebo and their preferred option has now been unveiled to the public for their views.

The scheme is set to go ahead in the summer with around 40 colourful six by three metre gazebos covering the stalls round the outside of the market.

A second phase, bringing another 40 or so gazebos for the inner stalls on the market, would follow later in the year if this proves successful.

Chorley resident Russell Wilkins visits the markets regularly and was very impressed with the new gazebos.

He said: “I think they are a brilliant idea. It will look like a continental market and I think it will attract more people on to the market. The gazebos will also be better suited to deal with the weather conditions.”

Councillor Peter Malpas who oversees town centre improvements for the Council said: “The traders really liked the idea of the new gazebos and chose a particular style. This was put on display at the market for shoppers to give their opinion on and it has been given an overwhelming ‘thumbs up’.

“The focus on the Flat Iron follows the recent revamp of the Covered Market which has seen the stall take up rate rise.

“We hope the gazebos will attract new stall holders and bring in new shoppers.”