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Redevelopment of Market Hall welcomed by council's regeneration chair

Santander creating 'work cafe' with Noa

Work to redevelop Market Hall in Douglas has been welcomed by the chair of Douglas Council’s Regeneration and Community Committee.

The 120-year-old building, on North Quay, is getting another lease of life thanks to Santander which is creating a 'work cafe'. 

In conjunction with Noa the project is due to be finished in early Spring; the bakehouse and Bikestyle are moving to new premises. 

Andrew Bentley says he hopes it will increase footfall in the harbour area. 

He spoke to Manx Radio's John Moss:

Meanwhile, Peter Kelly from the Isle of Man Victorian Society says the group would applaud the reuse of the building:

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