In Woolwich Market there was a man selling household goods maybe as end of cataloge clearance which attracted the crowds that wanted good value household goods from the back of his lorry

I think Surrey Street market should be left as it is, although the traffic idea is a good one. Surrey Street is the only place in Croydon where people on a low income can afford to buy decent fresh fruit and vegetables. There are no decent, reasonably priced supermarkets in Croydon town centre for fresh produce. There are already 4 fast food stalls in the market (donuts, Caribbean, Chinese and Brazilian). It might be nice to think of having somewhere like Borough market in Croydon but you will just be pushing out all of the people who use the market at present. The library and Surrey street market are the only decent things about living in Croydon now. The library has gone downhill in the last few years; let's just hope our market doesn't go the same way.

Totally agree with David's posting. Was very excited and enthused by his comments and suggestions which are brilliant and would revitalise the market. Visits to others such as Borough Market near Southwark Cathedral are testament to how exciting and vibrant a market can be. Why can't we do the same and how would we go about it?Who is 'in charge' of an ultimate decision about its future on Croydon Council? Does anyone care about it enough?

1. Should Surrey Street be completely closed to traffic? Yes - Kingston's market has partial vehicular access and I believe it is detrimental to their market. Surrey St should become pedestrinised if the Cultural Quarter is to stand a chance of becomin a reality. 2. What sort of new stalls would you like to see (organic fresh food, fashion, jewellery, etc)? A reduction in tat (batteries, shoddy electricals etc). More bohemian stalls a la The Lanes, Brighton. 3. Would you like to see a proper seating area with the fast-food stalls concentrated around it? Absolutely no fast food stalls!! What a disaster that would be to have another KFC, McDonalds or Burger King type outlet...we've laready ruined a tudor building by allowing a KFC into it - lets learn from our mistkaes...why not a specialist veggie restaurant, fair trade cafe, sushi restaurant or mongolian bbq (something vibrant and exciting that you don't get from south croydon). 4. What one thing would make you more likely to shop in the market? Eco fashion stalls, fair trade food stalls, interesting bijou craft stalls. 5. What is the worst thing about the market as it is? There is nothing publicising its rich history, I totally agree that there should be large gateways at either end fitting for a market of its history and heritage, its been on the slide with a reduction in quality of stalls - the cultural quarter offers a massive promotional boon to the area we should seize the chance to woo eco/fair trade/organic specialists in food, crafts and fashion. Why not offer local fashion and art students a permanenet stall?

How many stalls are there in the street, and how many openings are there at this time? Is there a book of regulations one could read before applying for a licence etc? Where can I find more info on the proposed new development in the area, which will have a direct impact on the market, both during, and post construction? Any help would be great. Terry Bittles. Canada