A Carlisle city councillor has welcomed the return of the city centre farmers' market, which will be held this coming Saturday for the first time since the beginning of lockdown.

A number of changes have been made to the normal running of the market, to ensure both shoppers and traders are safe.

These include a one-way system around the perimeter of the markets and increased space between stalls to allow social distancing to be maintained.

Hand sanitisers will be available for customers in addition to the new hand sanitiser stations installed in Carlisle city centre by Carlisle City Council.

Customers will be encouraged to make cashless payments, and will also have the opportunity to pre-order goods by contacting suppliers prior to the event.

Stephen Higgs, Carlisle City Council's portfolio holder for culture, heritage and leisure said: “The reopening of our high street is going ahead successfully, and we are delighted to welcome local producers to trade at farmers’ markets in Brampton and Carlisle.

"The markets provide a valuable outlet for producers and give residents and visitors an opportunity to buy locally made goods of the highest quality.”

Tim Coombe from Sustainable Brampton, which organises the market, said: "The Farmers' Market is delighted to be back in Carlisle and Brampton with our producers selling delicious Cumbrian food to local people, thereby strengthening food security in the area over this extraordinary time of economic uncertainty."

The market will be open between 9.30am and 4pm.