A £1.7 million renovation scheme has revitalised a disused market hall and brought new life to a local town.

The Old Market in Llandeilo received funding from the Welsh Government thanks to Carmarthenshire County Council, which will bring event space and employment opportunities.

This comes after the historical market was placed on the ‘buildings at risk register’ having been classified as vulnerable in 2007.

South Wales Guardian: Carmarthenshire County Council ensured Welsh Government Transforming Towns funding.Carmarthenshire County Council ensured Welsh Government Transforming Towns funding. (Image: Georgina Windsor)Cabinet Secretary, Julie James visited the Grade two listed building and said: “It’s fantastic to see that through our Transforming Towns programme we’ve been able to support the renovation of Yr Hen Farchnad.

“This project has not only brought a disused, derelict building back into active use, but has created jobs, training opportunities and is now driving footfall from local people and visitors into the town centre.”