Market town
Small town, generally with a population of up to 10,000 people, which supports an economy and community containing both the settlement and a defined hinterland.
The Rural White Paper 2000 highlighted the important role of market towns for economic development in rural areas and led to the development of the Market Towns Initiative.
With thanks to:
CLES - Centre for Local Economic Strategies
RENEW Northwest - the Regional Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Communities
