The formal go-ahead is expected later today for Holsworthy’s new livestock market.

This project, the largest ever undertaken by the local council, has been four years in the making and will ensure that Holsworthy remains a sustainable market town in the future.  The economic implications for retaining a livestock market in Holsworthy are massive.

It is estimated that in total the livestock market supports 405 FTE jobs in West Devon and generates £12 million in the regional economy.

The project also unlocks approximately 14 acres of new employment land which is now a fundamental requirement in the town.  This will create many more jobs, attract new business to the area and help to ease pressure on Dobles Lane industrial estate.  The existing town centre livestock market site will also be the beneficiary of a multi million pound investment by Tesco and Cavanna Homes.