Keswick and Workington markets are open for business today after a restart this week.
The markets opened up again for the first time after the coronavirus lockdown forced them to be suspended for weeks.
Now, with a further relaxation to the lockdown, the markets are today up and running again as normal, albeit with strict requirements on social distancing.
Mike Johnson, deputy leader of Allerdale council, and executive member for economic growth, community development and placemaking, said: “As a council we’re committed to help our towns thrive economically and play a key role in supporting business.
"We know how important our markets are in creating vibrant town centres and that’s why we’ve worked hard to bring them back.”
Jo Lappin, chief executive of the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership and chairwoman of the Business and Economic Response and Recovery Group (BERRG), said: “I am delighted to see our markets re-opening.
"This is an important milestone in the reopening of the Cumbria’s economy, which is critical to protecting our businesses and jobs."
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