 The whole Castle markets area has been the subject of redevelopment proposals since the 1980s, with part of the adjacent area being redeveloped with a hotel, multi-storey car park and several new office blocks in a development known as "The Square" by Carillion.The original scheme to replace the markets fell victim to the 1990s recession.A new markets building opened on The Moor in 2013, which is a partnership between the council and private developers.