Livestock collection market in East Devon approved
Date of alert:
Monday 21 March 2022
Crime Ref:
Force:
Devon & Cornwall Police
A livestock collection market will open near Offwell despite fears that it will cause havoc on the nearby road.
It will make use of an empty building on Tower Road, about one kilometre from the A35 and be run by the operators of the cattle market on Silver Street, Honiton who had to leave their former premises last month after being served notice by the owners, writes Joe Ives.
Local farmers will deliver livestock to the building on collection days with a pre-arranged price for their livestock having already been agreed.
Later the same day the livestock will be collected and transported on, mainly to abattoirs.
Almost 90 letters of representation were sent to East Devon District Council (EDDC) with an even split of those in favour and against the plans.
One of the strongest objectors was Offwell Parish Council which is concerned about increased traffic on the narrow road and its lack of passing places.
