Fears for future of Dorchester markets
Dorchester Market Picture: Trevor Bevins WITH a continuing fall in income at Dorchester’s markets a ‘full and frank’ discussion about the future will be held behind closed doors in January. Income at the main Wednesday stall market was £23,000 down in the last financial year – before the pandemic - and will be even worse in the current financial year. Operators Ensors has already asked for a reduction in the fees they pay for the weekly event. The council-run Sunday car boot income is also down because many of the markets have been unable to be held. Councillors have been t...
Source: dorsetecho.co.uk