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Daily Record
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Paul Behan

'Economic abuse' claim at Ayrshire market as traders rage at 'new' £1080 fee from council

Small independent traders claim they're being driven out of an Ayrshire market venue — because council beaks have 'introduced' a new market operators license fees which they can’t afford.

Ayrshire Live can exclusively reveal that one trader, whose business had an association with Ayr for 35 years, has been forced to cancel ALL future events.

We can further reveal that the problem is more widespread — with evidence suggesting that the introduction of the new fees at The Grain Exchange, Ayr, costing £1,080, is forcing traders away from the town centre.

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