READERS have reacted with enthusiasm to plans for Barrow Market Hall.

The market celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday.

And the much-loved structure is at the centre of a major bid to the Government’s £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund which aims to support town centre and high street regeneration.

The scheme would see the ground floor of the building regenerated to include new stall spaces, a food hall and soft play area for children, a shared entrance with The Forum and repairs to the roof.

Thebestof Barrow and Furness said: “Fabulous news for the market, the traders and the town.”

Jack Holden said: “I just hope everyone gets behind this project for the future of our town!

“With the right people on board this could be a success, fingers crossed for another 50 years!”

Andrea Scraggs said: “Fantastic news.”

John Wadsworth New said: “Personally I think the current facade is fine because it was only done 15 or so years ago.

“What I’d like to see is that hideous tax office building and it’s disgusting plastic facade modernised..”

Barrow Market Hall said: “It’s positive news for our town centre and Barrow Market Hall.

“As we celebrate the past 50 years of our market, we also look towards it’s future prosperity.”

It’s all over now said: “Totally outdated. Stop wasting money on it and move it.”

Anonymous Bob said: “So much negativity.

“Maybe instead of bashing these plans and the market, we should be supporting them so that we can have somewhere nice for the whole town to shop, eat and play.”

Noah Manson said: “My favourite place.

"Easy to get to on the bus and cheap as chips.

"Cafe food is the best in town and conversations great.”

Alias Roberts added: “Looks fab. A softplay will bring families into the town centre which is what is needed.”