BBC London's Broadcast on Shepherd’s Bush Market – Our Community’s Heart for 111 Years

For more than 111 years, Shepherd’s Bush Market has been at the heart of West London’s diverse community — a place where families shop together, neighbours meet, and traders provide quality goods at fair prices.

But its future is now at risk.

As reported by BBC London, redevelopment plans approved last year could bring major changes — new buildings, altered trading conditions, and uncertainty for the traders who have served us for decades.

The Friends of Shepherd’s Bush Market believe these changes could mean:

1.     Loss of Affordability – Traders priced out, forced to leave their market stalls/ shops/ arches and livelihoods behind.

2.     Erosion of Legal Rights – Proposed lease changes could strip away vital protections for traders.

3.     Damage to the Market’s Unique Character – Replacing its vibrant, multicultural atmosphere with something sanitised and soulless.

To protect the market, 'Friends of Shepherd's Bush Market' have formally applied to have it listed as an Asset of Community Value. This status would give traders and local residents the legal right to bid for the market if the landlord ever decided to sell. This is a vital safeguard against it being reshaped solely for commercial profit.

Your help is needed:

If you care about preserving this historic, inclusive, and affordable market for future generations:

·       Watch the BBC London News report on the market’s future.

·       Join the Friends of Shepherd’s Bush Market (FoSBM) and add your voice to protect one of London’s most treasured community spaces.

This is about more than a market — it’s about protecting the very soul of communities within London. Together, we can keep Shepherd's Bush Market vibrant, diverse, and welcoming for generations to come.

Your voice matters. Please make the difference today.