Town councillors are hoping to "bring some new life" to Kenilworth's weekly market, as part of a wider project to boost business across the town.

Kenilworth Town Council (KTC) last year announced the launch of a new business and visitor economy forum, as a means to engage with local companies to find out what support is needed.

Following an initial survey of some 120 local firms (of which 20 per cent responded), town councillors last week presented a six-point plan to start addressing some of the issues faced in the local economy.

Among those proposals - which received unanimous support - was a drive to work with Warwick District Council and market organiser CJ's Events Warwickshire to "bring impetus to increasing the number of stalls and footfall" at the Thursday market in Abbey End.

Kenilworth Town Council has launched a new business and economy forum (image by James Smith)

Speaking at the last KTC meeting, Cllr Andrew Milton said: "The first initiative we want to make a focus on is the market. 

"The Thursday market has been happening in our town for many years. 

"It is an important event in the town, it's an important feature. 

"But I think we are all aware it is not quite what it was. It is also something that brings people into the town as well. 

"So one of the first things we want to focus on is meeting with CJ's to see what their plans are for the market, perhaps we can bring some new life into it to make sure it sustains and grows going forward."

Other priorities for the forum are to boost secondary retail, increase awareness of funding support and arrange a public meeting to engage further with local businesses.