Protests and carols at Victorian Market in Inverness
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TRADERS facing eviction from the Victorian Market in Inverness stepped up their campaign with a two-hour protest at the weekend.
The public demonstration followed a decision by city councillors to carry out a £1.5m revamp of the market and fish hall. Around 15 traders will be given notices to quit so the work can begin next year, but many feel they are being kept in the dark and are campaigning for a better deal.
They have called on Highland Council to meet the relocation costs, increase the notice period from three to six months and increase an already improved compensation offer of nine months rent to rent of one year.
David Haas, Inverness City area manager, said a number of sessions had been held with the traders in an effort to “keep businesses informed as to what’s happening next”.
Shoppers were also entertained by carol singers led by Tracey Walsh of the Military Wives Choir.