The organiser of a popular artisan open market in Kent says it is “not viable” to continue running the event due to a potential business tax bill that could be imposed on them.
Rochester City Centre Forum runs Rochester City Artisan Market, which has operated every second Saturday of the month for the past nine years.
Clare Tierney, chairperson of the forum, says it is “devastating” that the market’s last day would be Saturday.
Councillor Harinder Mahil, Medway Council’s portfolio holder for economic and social regeneration and inward investment, said it was “sad news” the market would no longer run.