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A struggling weekly market could be revived and become a seven-day event, its operator has said. Dorchester's weekly Wednesday market saw its income slump during Current operator, Ensors, has told councillors it could bring an antiques sales and events centre to the town but said it would need "long-term security" to invest in Dorchester. Both the town and county councils have previously promised a "new, positive era" for the market.

Ensors currently has a contract until to run both the Dorchester weekly stall market, at the Fairfield, and the Sunday car boot sales. Dorchester Town Council and Dorset County Council, which share revenue from the markets, are considering options, including the possibility of moving stalls to South Street in the town centre, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Profits at the markets have seen a decline over a number of previous years, with a consultation over their future two years ago not yielding any firm plans.

In a letter to the councils' joint panel, Brendon George, from Ensors, said the days of very profitable large stall markets had gone, but there was a "one-off opportunity" to create a "seven-days-a-week revolving market and event centre". He added: "We consider a new style of country market together with shows and events, including large antique fairs and even very large car boot sales is what the general public are interested in at the present time.

Seek out some of the best Dorset produce to sample and try before you buy. If you enjoy browsing vintage and collectable markets, head for Bridport Vintage Market on the last Sunday of each month or Wimborne flea market every weekend. Markets in Dorset. A Dorset market for everyday of the week Enjoy the hustle and bustle and colourful stalls of a typical English market.

Specialist Markets If you enjoy browsing vintage and collectable markets, head for Bridport Vintage Market on the last Sunday of each month or Wimborne flea market every weekend. Read More. What's On. Things To Do. In particular need of investment is the roof of the North Linneys building, which is in a very poor state of repair.

The plan is to restore the roof, and extend it with a link to the covered market, creating space for around 50 new stalls. The previous attempt was submitted last summer, but was opposed by town councillors. George took on board the criticisms, and has reworked his proposals to be more sympathetic to the site and agreeable to the town council.