A farmers’ market will officially come to a County Durham town next month.

Councillor Kathryn Rooney, 53, from Consett, has confirmed the market will be coming to Middle Street in Consett on September 14.

She confirmed the date had been changed due to taking place on the same day as the Wolsingham Show.

The councillor said organisers would love to see as many local businesses taking part as possible.

She said: “The farmers’ market will now take place on Saturday, September 14 in Middle Street.

“The original date, September 7, is the first day of the Wolsingham Show, and we want to maximise footfall to the market and in to Consett itself.

“Any local businesses who would like a stall at the farmers market, please drop me a message and I’ll forward you the link.

“We would love as many local businesses to take part as possible. I’m working hard to bring a craft market to Consett on the same day location to be confirmed.

“I’ve spoken with the company arranging the market this morning, and if it’s successful, they will look to make it a permanent thing.”

She said the council were able to set up the market due to funding awarded by the Shared Prosperity Fund.

She added a Christmas market for the town had initially been discussed at a council meeting, but this was ruled out due to weather concerns.

Speaking to The Northern Echo in July, she said the number of stalls and types of vendors coming to the market are still to be confirmed.

The councillor said parking is being planned out for the event – with Derwentside College’s car park earmarked for extra spaces on the day.

She added she has been working with Weardale’s Makers’ Markets and has started a monthly market in Blackhill which began on June 29.

The market will be operated by the organisers of the Bishop Auckland Food Festival, Baccanalia.