Plans to improve Witney and Chipping Norton's outdoor markets are being discussed with the public by the district council.

The council is looking to increase footfall, boost prosperity and enhance the visitor experience.

Residents, businesses and stallholders in West Oxfordshire are invited to contribute their views via the council's website.

Councillor Duncan Enright, deputy leader of the council and executive member for economic development, said: "Our markets are what make our towns special.

"We value our existing stallholders very highly and want to support them and new traders to make the markets bigger, better and more successful.

"With funding from the government, we can invest in our open markets and improve the town centre’s retail and service sector.

"Our aim is to commission a commercial market operator to run the weekly retail markets in Witney and Chipping Norton to drive forward improvements to both markets.

"But we need first to understand the public’s perception of the current markets in the two locations and what they believe will make the markets the best they can be.

"Our mission is to create a programme of themed markets at Marriotts Walk that complements the offerings of the retail markets, providing residents with a diverse and vibrant shopping experience."

The council hopes by improving its markets and attracting more visitors, it will boost financial growth and create more jobs.