THE transfer of Newport market to Abergavenny will take place every Wednesday from next week.

The historic cattle market in Newport closed its doors finally last week to make way for a new Asda store.

Following the refusal by Newport City Council planners for a temporary market to be established on the outskirts of the City, Newport Market Auctioneers have reached agreement with those operating Abergavenny market that will allow the transfer of the Newport business to Abergavenny each Wednesday from March 11 until a new replacement market can be established in the Raglan area.

Lyndon Trumper speaking for the Abergavenny Market Auctioneers said, "I welcome this agreement that will give continuity for the farmers who have supported Newport market to sell their stock". 

Mike Davies, who represents the auctioneers at the Newport market added, "It is essential for our farming clients that they have an outlet for their livestock within reasonable travelling time, and I am very pleased that we have been able to conclude this agreement with our colleagues at Abergavenny."

Abergavenny market is owned by Monmouthshire County Council and plans for the redevelopment of the site are in the pipeline.

A planning application for a replacement market at Bryngwyn, near Raglan will be considered shortly by planners at County Hall. 

Councillor Bob Greenland, Deputy Leader of MCC and cabinet member for regeneration (pictured) welcomed the news of the auctioneers' agreement.

He said, "It is good news for all farmers in the area that the auctioneers are coming together to continue the essential livestock auctions in the county. I hope it will not be too long before we see a new market for the 21st century established near Raglan, between the former Newport site and the existing Abergavenny market."