Open air market planned


Looe has been given the go-ahead by Cornwall Council to hold regular markets, as part of the plans to help strengthen the town’s economy.


East Looe Town Trustees will be making an offer to traders and would-be traders to help shape a new town centre open air market in the Rose Garden next to the Guildhall, which it is hoped will be in operation in time for the main tourist season.


But before any pitches are formally offered they will be asking potential traders to write in with their own ideas.


The trustees say they have promised that they will hold the market in a way which will protect the attractive space for the public – who may just want to sit and enjoy it.


The initiative dovetails with new planning guidance designed to


strengthen town centres and the Mary Portas Independent Review into the future of local high streets.


As a first step those interested should contact the Trust office in the Guildhall and request a copy of a plan showing the extent of the site.


Stall design could range between table top and traditional/professional. Stalls must be removed on a daily basis, and trading from vehicles and road trailers is not envisaged.


The trustee coordinating the work, cllr. Brian Galipeau, said: ‘Our approach is to ensure a level playing field for all, and to listen to potential stall holders.


‘This is an opportunity for existing Looe businesses, well- established traders, and importantly for new start-ups.’


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Retail giant encouraged by level of support


Tesco, which hopes to build a new supermarket to include a housing development at Looe, has issued a


statement to say it is ‘very encouraged’ by the positive public feedback from the recent consultation.


Eighty per cent of those who left written comments stated they were in favour of the development of a Tesco supermarket, while 13 per cent said they were not and seven per cent were not sure.


More than 700 people attended the exhibition of plans over two days at Looe Community Academy, which also included


representatives from developers Mercian,


and the Devon and Cornwall Housing Association.


Emma Heesom, corporate relations manager for Tesco, said: ‘I am delighted that our plans received such overwhelming support.


‘The residents of Looe told us that they want to be able to do a weekly shop locally and not have to do a 20- or 30-mile round trip.


‘In addition, people felt that being able to do their supermarket shop locally would encourage them to use local shops and services such as the post office and pharmacies.


‘There was also a strong welcome and


Hundreds of people attended the consultation event.


interest in the 180 new jobs to be created in the store, particularly that they would be all-year- round jobs.


‘I would like to thank people for their feedback which will influence the final plans to be submitted to Cornwall Council in the spring.’


Chris Towers,


managing director of Mercian, said:


‘Support for the new housing is overwhelming.


‘I heard firsthand from so many people the very clear need and demand for additional affordable housing in an area where so many


properties are not within the reach of local people.’


Comments left by visitors to the


exhibition regarding the housing element of the development resulted in 76.23 per cent in favour and 19.67 per cent against.


Visitors were also asked to comment where they shopped, with Liskeard being the top choice at 229. Other figures were: Bodmin 55; Saltash 29; internet 25; Looe (as part of a wider shopping pattern including other towns) 24; Plymouth 23; Looe only 13; St Austell ten; and Callington six.


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