A PLAN to get a regular farmers’ market in the centre of Stockton Heath has moved a step closer.
Stockton Heath Parish Council heard charity group the Walton Lea Project – which has previously organised a market – is interested in pursuing the idea.
The charity had decided to discontinue its farmers’ market at the Scout Centre, Parkgate Road, Stockton Heath, as after the first one it had proved unsuccessful.
Coun Stephen Taylor said he and two staff from the project recently met staff from Warrington Market about a proposal to hold a market in Victoria Square.
He said: “There is some resistance from Warrington Market regarding a Saturday market. They are worried about the village market drawing trade away from Warrington Market.
“I doubt if it would be the same people shopping there who would shop in the Stockton Heath market. We suggested a trial period and it seems to be that Sunday would be the best day.”
Members agreed to invite representatives of the Walton Lea Project to its next meeting to talk about the proposal.
Coun Taylor said if the market went ahead, Warrington Market would loan stalls and equipment.
Farmers' market a step closer
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