Mendip District Council will resume the Shepton Mallet Friday Market this week, following the successful trial returns of markets in Wells and Frome.

Shepton Mallet Friday Market will return on June 26, being held from 9am to 2pm in the Market Place.

The market will still be selling its usual array of goods, but it will look and feel a little different, having been planned to accommodate social distancing.

The traders have in place hand sanitisers, queue management systems and contactless payment for visitors to the markets - so people can be confident of a safe shopping experience.

Cllr Nick Cottle, portfolio holder for neighbourhood services, said: "We're so pleased to see all Mendip Markets coming back this month.

"It's been a lot of hard work and dedication from officers and traders alike, but we've done it and are ready to safely open and welcome visitors back to the markets. We would also like to thank all the public for their continued support."

Mendip District Council is supporting stallholders with a rent-free offer throughout June and July. The decision will then be reviewed on a month-by-month basis, for up to six months.

And shoppers will be able to use the free parking available across all Mendip-owned pay and display car parks until August 6.

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The move was announced last week in a bid to boost trade and confidence in the district's high streets.