Monmouthshire markets gear up for reopening

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Monmouthshire’s markets will reopen to the public and traders next week.

Abergavenny and Caldicot markets will reopen on Tuesday 30th June with Monmouth’s reopening on Friday 3rd July.

The decision follows guidance from the Welsh Government allowing non-essential businesses to reopen. 

In preparation for reopening, all three markets will be subject to cleaning. Communal touchpoints will be cleansed throughout the day and cleaning will be undertaken each evening after the markets close.  The council has emphasised that social distancing must be maintained between stallholders and customers at all times.

Customers will be encouraged to pay for goods by contactless payment.  In addition, people shopping at Abergavenny will have to queue to enter the market hall while applying hand sanitiser, available at the entrance and around the premises.  They will also be required to follow one way walking routes installed by market staff.

Opening days for the markets are as follows:

Abergavenny – Tuesday 30th June, Friday 3rd July (the market is expected to return to a four-day opening from 6th July)

Caldicot – Tuesday 30th June, Saturday 4th July

Monmouth – Friday 3rd July, Saturday 4th July.

Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor Phil Murphy said: “Market spaces are vibrant hubs in our communities and the role of these spaces stretches far beyond just a place to buy produce.  I know many of our residents will look forward to seeing familiar faces of Monmouthshire’s brilliant traders once again.  We want shoppers to return feeling confident that their safety is the main priority.  It’s wonderful to see these important focal points of our towns returning and we encourage all residents to think of their local butchers, bakers and jewellery makers when next heading into town.”

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