Centuries-old market to return after slashing fees

A 700-year-old market is to return to a Lincolnshire town with fresh incentives for traders.

Spilsby Market will relaunch on 3 March and will run every Monday throughout the year from 09:00.

East Lindsey District Council said it had been working with the town council to relaunch the market with half-price pitches, following a two-month closure.

District Councillor Adam Grist said he was "very excited" by the revival and more affordable fees would help to attract traders.

Spilsby has had a charter for a market since 1302 and the council said it was hoping to increase the number of stalls and bring more people into town.

Monthly themed markets will run on the first Saturday of each month between April and October.

The council said pitches were still available for traders, crafters, charities and businesses.

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