Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 18254

Markets

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Alex Mayer

LabourDunstable and Leighton Buzzard

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support independent markets in town centres.

Answer

Nesil Caliskan
The government recognises the important economic and social contribution that markets make to our high streets and town centres. Local authorities are empowered to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in local markets in their areas. Howeve...

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