Help local markets to thrive. Durham County Council are carrying out a review of our markets and would like you to tell them about the markets you go to and what you'd like to see at them that would encourage you to visit.
Markets are important to our local towns. Successful markets support vibrant town centres and thriving local economies by giving people attractive reasons to visit, while often also providing access to affordable goods.
County Durham is home to a variety of different markets operating throughout the year and offering a range of products. We oversee nine markets at Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Crook, Durham, Seaham, Spennymoor and Stanley. Some of these are managed day to day by external operators.
There are also event markets such as the Bishop Auckland and Seaham Food Festivals, Christmas markets and the programme of specialist markets, announced earlier this year.
Durham County Council want to hear form local businesses about their experiences with markets across the county and understand their needs from, and aspirations for, the counties markets in the future.
Find out more here and take the local businesses survey here.
