Markets matter – have your say to shape the future of the West Suffolk markets

Audience: Residents, traders, councillors and other stakeholders.

This consultation is now closed.

It was open from 15 May 2024 to 31 May 2024.

The views of residents and traders will be at the heart of a new Markets Matter initiative, which will invest £300,000 in a three year action plan to develop West Suffolk markets for the future.

This will build on the council’s 2021 market review, with an emphasis on how the council will develop individual market offers, building on the characteristics and potential customers for each of the six towns.

Communities, traders, councillors and other stakeholders are being engaged with as they all have a role to play in the success of West Suffolk markets. They are being urged to complete a survey to provide suggestions which will shape future plans. It is important that the development plans are developed in consultation with all stakeholders.

The survey is open now and will close at 11.59pm on 31 May 2024: Smart Survey - Market Development Plan Survey 2024

This is part of the council’s commitment to strengthen the way the authority engages and meets its strategic priorities for sustainable growth and thriving communities.

Developed plans are expected to be produced later this summer.