Council offers free market pitches to arts and crafts enthusiasts

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Crawley Borough Council is offering free market pitches to arts and crafts enthusiasts who want to sell their goods.

In support of Love Your Market fortnight, which ends on Tuesday May 31, and the council’s ongoing Buy Local campaign, the free pitches will be available on Friday or Saturday market days for the next two weeks.

Launched by the National Association of British Market Authorities in 2012, the celebratory fortnight was created to recognise the uniqueness of markets, which face increasing competition from internet traders and out of town shopping.

Councillor Peter Smith, cabinet member for planning and economic development, said: “Markets are a great way for local people and their businesses to showcase their wares. Crawley is traditionally a market town which dates back to the 13th century so we’re delighted to support this campaign along with the town’s history.

“As a council, we’re very keen to diversify the market offer and would encourage local arts and crafts enthusiasts to give it a go – you never know, it could be the beginnings of a new future!”