Shoreham Farmers' Market due to be the first to reopen in Adur and Worthing

Friday, 29 May 2020 10:44

Shoreham Farmers' Market is due to be the first outdoor trader to reopen in Adur and Worthing on June 13, after lockdown measures are eased.

Officials said work to prepare town centres for the re-opening of shops, and the return of open air markets is underway.

Social distancing measures will be introduced in Worthing, Shoreham, Lancing and Southwick.

This could include road closures, one way walking routes, and widening of pavements in town centres; some street parking bays could also be removed to help this.

The Government's Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will see £56,000 granted to Audr, and £98,000 granted to Worthing, to help pay for these measures.

Plans are expected to be finalised next week.

Officials said discussions are underway with organisers and traders about the timings for opening open-air markets, with the farmers' market at Shoreham on June 13 likely to be the first up and running.

Worthing Borough Council's Executive Member for Regeneration, Cllr Kevin Jenkins said:

"Staff are working hard to prepare plans to bring the town centre back to life.

"We need measures that help under pressure retailers with their reopenings but also make visitors feel safe and comfortable and help them keep to distancing guidelines.

"I'm sure we can achieve both."

His counterpart at Adur District Council, Cllr Brian Boggis, said:

“Of course we want to see life returning to our centres but we know we have to do this in a measured way.

"By creating clear new navigation routes and signage we are sure we will be able to reassure shoppers and help retailers as they emerge from lockdown."

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Shoreham Farmers' Market due to be the first to reopen in Adur and Worthing

"Staff are working hard to prepare plans to bring the town centre back to life.

"We need measures that help under pressure retailers with their reopenings but also make visitors feel safe and comfortable and help them keep to distancing guidelines.

"I'm sure we can achieve both."

“Of course we want to see life returning to our centres but we know we have to do this in a measured way.

"By creating clear new navigation routes and signage we are sure we will be able to reassure shoppers and help retailers as they emerge from lockdown."

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Shoreham Farmers' Market due to be the first to reopen in Adur and Worthing

"Staff are working hard to prepare plans to bring the town centre back to life.

"We need measures that help under pressure retailers with their reopenings but also make visitors feel safe and comfortable and help them keep to distancing guidelines.

"I'm sure we can achieve both."

“Of course we want to see life returning to our centres but we know we have to do this in a measured way.

"By creating clear new navigation routes and signage we are sure we will be able to reassure shoppers and help retailers as they emerge from lockdown."

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