The new policy provides a contemporary and consistent approach to managing markets across the Mid Coast and applies to markets held on council owned or controlled land.

Gloucester's markets were first to transition to the new policy, as part of a staged transition across the region. Council is now implementing the new policy in the Manning, with other regions following at a later date.

"The policy helps ensure any benefits gained from holding markets on public land are funnelled back to the community," council's economic development coordinator, Robyn Brennan said.

"We support the continued operation of existing markets in Wingham, Taree, Harrington, Hallidays Point and Old Bar, and will work with new and existing market operators to transition to the newly adopted policy," Robyn said.

Organising and coordinating successful markets is an opportunity for community members and organisations to provide valuable economic, cultural and social benefits to the community.

For more information about the new policy visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Council/Policies-Library/Markets-Policy.

The application round to operate or coordinate markets in the Manning will close on Friday, October 11.

The process includes an online form to be completed along with a set of three documents, to accompany the application.

Application forms and guidelines can be found on council's website at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/market