District Council meets M and S to encourage store closure rethink

District Council meets M and S to encourage store closure rethink

Representatives from East Lindsey District Council has met with senior management from Marks and Spencer, in an attempt to encourage them to rethink their proposal to close the Skegness store.

The meeting, which took place at Skegness Business Centre, focused on the need to keep the store in the town and the economic benefits Marks and Spencer brings to the local area both in terms of presence on the High Street and the confidence it gives to other investors.

Councillor Stephenson, explained:

"In recent months major companies have shown an interest in setting up business in Skegness and we’ve made the case as to why Marks and Spencer should stay.

We know Skegness is on the up and we firmly believe that this is not the time for them to consider withdrawing. Instead we would like to see them investing in the store to secure its future for the people of Skegness and the surrounding area, plus the many thousands of visitors that come here. Skegness is the fifth most visited place in England and last year saw a 26% increase in visitor numbers to around 949,000 people staying one night or more.

We hope that Marks and Spencer will take into account what we’ve said to them today and review their decision so the store can remain open."

Similar considerations are currently being undertaken for the other threatened M&S stores in Lincolnshire.

Article Published: 04/08/2010

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