Markets in LouthLouth is chiefly a market town. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays the centre livens up as the Cornmarket is taken over by market stalls. There are auctions of plants, game and household items on certain days. But that's not all. On Friday mornings the Louth Town and Country market takes place in the British Legion Hall on Northgate. This features various craft and produce stalls, such as jewellery, clothing and cakes. Every three weeks or so there is a farmers market, again in the Cornmarket. Ostrich burgers have been available at this in the past, and there are usually good speciality meats, cheeses and local produce to be bought. The timing of this is not very regular, normally it's the second to last Friday in every month. Louth has an indoor market every day of the week, with entrances from New Street and the Cornmarket. However, the biggest market of the year is the annual Christmas market. This doubles as a fair and a public concert and features a lot of local craft and charity stalls that don't appear at any other time. Articles about markets and shopping ELDC Ponders The Livestock Market AgainThe district council has launched a consultation over the cattle market, and the decision will profoundly affect the farming community and retail in Louth for years to come.August 2017  Town Council Round-Up: Town Partnership, Housing Fund, And Fulmar DriveThe town partnership may have lost its funding, but other organisations have emerged to take over some of its roles. The town council also scrutinises detailed plans for 148 homes.March 2015  Town Council Round-Up: Markets, Council Tax, And Ramsgate RoadTown councillors slam the decline of the Louth market and discuss its cause.January 2015  Events Round-Up: Food Festival, Opening Of The Horse Steps, And Louth In BloomLouth was abuzz thanks to events celebrating the regeneration of a historical beauty spot, floral enhancements, and local food.July 2014  Should The Town Centre Be Pedestrianised On Market Days?We polled people about a proposal to block Mercer Row and part of Eastgate to vehicles.June 2014  ELDC Recommends The Sale Of The Cattle MarketThe ELDC executive met to consider the future of the cattle market. Is its sale a done deal?June 2014  Figures Fly In A Public Meeting Over Supermarket ProvisionThere was lively debate at a public meeting about supermarket provision and the livestock market.April 2014  KLS Release A Statement About Move Louth ForwardThe pressure group responds to the formation of a lobby group aimed at bringing another supermarket to the town.March 2014 Round-Up: Library Lobbying And PetitionsSave Lincolnshire Libraries prepares to lobby MPs, whilst various groups fight for the future of the livestock market.March 2014  The Majority Do Not Want Another Big Supermarket In LouthDoes Louth need another big supermarket? As the district council consider selling the cattle market, our poll shows that many people believe it does not.February 2014  Images From The Fourth Victorian FayreThe 2013 annual Victorian Family Fayre featured stalls, entertainment, and dressing up.October 2013  Council Round-Up: Wind Farms And Flood RisksThe town council deliberate over green issues, skate park noise, and plans for houses on flood-prone land.August 2013  Council Round-Up: Wildflowers, Mosh Pits, And Multi-Million Pound DevaluationsPlans are unveiled for increasing biodiversity at the cemetery, and refurbishing and improving Louth's cattle market on a large scale.August 2013  Out Petitioning For The LibrariesThe fight to save Lincolnshire libraries from the drastic cuts planned by Lincolnshire County Council goes on.August 2013  Outrage At Cattle Market MeetingPeople gathered to discuss the future of the cattle market, amidst fears that ELDC are about to sell this town asset to supermarket developers.July 2013  Council Round-Up: Biomass Boilers And Cattle Market ConcernsThe town council talk about the cattle market, surface water flooding, and plans for biomass boilers.May 2013 Council Round-Up: 1000 Homes, A New Mayor, And A ScrapyardThe Localism agenda has serious implications for planning, which may impact a major development on Legbourne Road.March 2013  Council Round-Up: Retail Strategy, Fewer District Councillors, and a Speed LimitMembers of the town council criticised the retail report produced by Nathaniel Lichfield and partners. A lot.January 2013 Town Council Round-Up: Widening Church Street, and Two Kinds of StinkWill Church Street get widened? Will the smell on Legbourne Road ever go away? And did the Louth Area Committee really break out into a mud fight as soon as I left?November 2012 Louth Area Committee: Parking Enforcement, Town Hall and MarketsParking enforcement has yet to change hands, but market traders are already complaining of heavy-handed tactics.November 2012  The 2012 Victorian Family FayreThe third annual Victorian Family Fayre was bigger, better, and thanks to George Horton camper than ever before.October 2012 Ambulances, Skate Parks and Storage ContainersYou know what this cemetery needs to spruce it up? A giant shipping container!July 2012  Sausagegate: The Reek Of DesperationMayor Jill Makinson-Sanders causes a stir with her sausage costume.June 2012  2012 Louth Town MeetingThe annual town meeting saw town finances and the impact of the Localism Bill explained.April 2012  2011 Christmas Craft MarketThe market organised by Louth Lions featured all kinds of crafts and local creativity.December 2011 |
 
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Save Louth Livestock Market posters have appeared in shops around the town.August 12 2017
The interior of Louth Livestock Market.August 10 2017
The empty sheep pens at Louth Livestock Market after trading has finished for the day.August 10 2017
A consultation about the future of Louth Cattle Market launched in July 2017.August 5 2017 |
