LRA
started Sunday Farmers Markets in July 2002, which were organised for
many years by Hughmark, then latterly by Essex Farmers Market. On the
second Sunday of every month, residents found a wide range of stalls in
Loughton High Road opposite The Last Post selling a range of foods
direct from the producers. Those who came along were delighted that
this regular space gave them the opportunity to meet each other.
Just
before the Covid pandemic the organiser closed down because of illness.
Then with associated pandemic lockdowns from 2020, the market was
unable to be restarted.
Eventually, the District Council formed
a new markets policy and licensing procedure which took effect from
October 2022. The LRA-led Town Council then decided to step in, and it
has now become the relevant authority for markets in Loughton.
The
Town Council have now decided to grant a licence to Hughmark to run the
market, which is expected to be weekly on the High Road.
Further
details when available will be provided on
our Twitter and Facebook feeds, as well as our Loughton News emails to members.