Since Watford Market was moved to the top end of town and out of sight ( tucked away indoors in shipping containers) the majority of market units/stalls have significantly declined almost to extinction. Rents are too high, location is poor, market area is uninviting and poorly promoted. Only a handle of units are still operational and it won't be long before there is no market. 

We, the undersigned, petition Watford Council as concerned citizens who urge Watford Council to acknowledge that the Market is failing in its present form and we are requesting a full ‘rethink’/’review’ about what type of market we want for the future.

We demand the following be re-considered a) better location of stalls to enhance visibility and presence (along high street) b) affordable rents c) consider introducing variety of stalls e.g. Traditional Market stalls, Farmers Market, Christmas Market, Speciality Markets e.g. French, similar to St Albans market.