| The New Market |
| Holsworthy Livestock Market has become the centre of attraction on the traditional Wednesday market day for over a century. Originally situated in the town square the relocation to what was then the edge of the town, happened in the early 1900. Since then the auction numbers of Cattle, Sheep, Cows, Calves and Pigs have continually grown as the market has attracted an increase in vendors and purchasers choosing Holsworthy as its place to trade. |
Following the 2001 and then 2007 foot and mouth outbreaks the rules and regulations on Bio-security and animal movements have changed nearly beyond recognition. Sadly after over 100 years of business on the site the market premises are in desperate need of regeneration.
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| Other issues too have grown around the success of the market. As more and more people choose to use Holsworthy to buy and sell livestock the traffic throughput is massive and the road network surrounding the town is struggling to cope. With this is mind, our landlords Torridge District Council in partnership with Holsworthy Town Council, Devon County Council and the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA) have developed a project to relocate the Livestock Auction Site to the north of the town adjoining the Industrial Park. |
| Following several years of careful planning, consultation and partnership, a development brief for the new site is now in place and later this year a full planning application will be submitted to the local planning authority. |
| As you will understand, this is a very exciting project and one that will benefit the whole of the Devon and Cornwall farming and rural community as well as playing a major role in placing Holsworthy as a vital part of the South West Economy. |
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| The site of the new livestock market for Holsworthy |
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