Purpose

To provide an update on the operation of the markets service in Flintshire and to propose amendments to increase their benefit to Flintshire town centres.

Decision

(a)       That the Council engage with Holywell Town Council and Mold Town Council with a view to them taking over the markets by March 2026;

(b)       If no agreement was reached by March 2026 both markets (Holywell Street Market and Mold Car Boot Sale) would be closed; and

(c)        Consideration be given to the Holywell Street Market holding periodic markets.