THE future of the Holsworthy Market has been decided after a lengthy decision making process spanning several months.

Holsworthy Town Council, which oversees the management of the weekly market has said it aims to make “positive changes” to the amenity.

It has announced that the market will close for the winter on October 29 and is aiming to make a return in a new seasonal format in Easter 2026.

The mayor of Holsworthy said that the winter closure allows the council an opportunity to re-think its Wednesday offering and assess opportunities to relocate the market to a new location.

A spokesperson for Holsworthy Town Council said: “Holsworthy Town Council voted to make positive changes to the Holsworthy Market in April 2025. After much consideration, the council market committee met on September 24 to discuss and agree dates for a move towards a seasonal market.

“The market committee voted unanimously to maintain current fees until the market close date of October 29, 2025 and work diligently over the winter to prepare for an Easter re-launch in 2026.”

Cllr Jon Hutchings, mayor of Holsworthy, said: “I have always worked hard to keep a market here in Holsworthy. By closing the market for the winter months, it gives the Council a chance to re-think our Wednesday offering. I personally will be pushing for a new location, hopefully working with Torridge District Council to make use of the courtyard behind the Manor Offices, with a relaunch for Easter next year.”

Cllr Ian Edwards, chair of the market committee, added: “The market needs to adapt and evolve in these changing times. Having a seasonal market will be a positive move in that evolution. The winter closed season will give us the opportunity to review and reflect on the issues facing the market and plan for its future”.