As there is to be an extra meeting of the KTC, I wonder if you could spare the time to re - visit the issue of the market . The farmers market in Church Sq, which was for a 3 month trial, is not working , from the traders or the town , as what little business we are doing , down 60%, is drawing people away from the centre of town.As you are aware we had a safety audit done by Lordan Safety, which stated that there was zero risk to holding the Market in Short Quay.In response the Manager called for a 3rd , supposedly independent audit, which we have not been consulted on or given sight of , which I am told says that while it is safe to hold rock concerts it is not safe to hold the market in the Short Quay.
While trading in town recently, I have received over 300 signatures requesting the market be reinstated in the Short Quay, including traders in the quay itself , such as Liam Edwards, and the fact that we are being blocked from trading there is reflecting badly on the Town Council , who are perceived to be going against the wishes of the town's people , as they can all see that this has nothing to do with Health and Safety.
This is the last chance for you to reinstate something that was good for everybody in the town , as has been seen since the Market was moved , so I implore you all to act on this . Yours Miles Cattell
I hear that you had a notice board stating that the Market was closed also you were quoted in a newspaper that it was finished even though there were stalls set up and trading without you?????.Surely this is not good for the market as it seems that all the comments and letters from you are only serving your self and NOT the other traders who afterall were paying You to trade at the market.....I wonder if the traders who have been trading all the time silently should rise up and let their voices be heard independantly of you would the position with the Council be a lot different... Afterall a bull at a gate gets nowhere......
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ReplyDeleteSad when farmers' and entrepenuers' efforts to make an honest buck are stalled by red tape and a lack of organization. Clearly a selfless and eloquent speaker/leader to represent your group would be a tremendous benefit. I REALLY hope that you make it happen. Traders, customers and tourists all win. See you in September :0)