A Nantwich councillor has hit out at plans to bump up the town’s market stall rents by 25 per cent.

The huge rise is set to hit stallholders in both the indoor and outdoor markets in Nantwich, as well as stallholders who work out of Crewe, Sandbach and Alsager markets.

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Rises will vary depending on the location of each stall and its size, says Cheshire East Council.

But Nantwich Town Cllr Arthur Moran (pictured) says it’s “just not on”.

“Cheshire East has announced these rise after the budget for the year has been passed,” he added.

“To increase prices by 25 per cent in the current economic climate is just not on.

“The town centre is under great pressure anyway in the current climate and with the new Sainsbury’s store on the doorstep.

“There are a number of empty shops in the centre, and the market is one of our few thriving areas, so this is not good news.”

Council officials say they have to increase rents to meet the increased costs of running the markets.

Phil Sherratt, Cheshire East’s head of environmental services, said the average increase will mean about £6 more for a full market day’s trading.

“The council is committed to growing our market towns,” he added.

The current rent levels come to an end on June 30.

source: http://thenantwichnews.co.uk