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Rachel holds ‘encouraging and positive’ meeting with M&S

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Monday, 22 May, 2023
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Rachel at a virtual meeting with M&S

Rachel has met with bosses from Marks and Spencer to discuss investing in Redditch once again.

It follows an announcement M&S made earlier this year where the British retailer confirmed they are investing in new stores across the country.

Keen to meet with company bosses to make the case for returning to Redditch, Rachel and Cllr Matt Dormer, Leader of Redditch Borough Council, held the meeting on Friday, May 12th with M&S’ Head of Location Planning and the retailer’s Head of Public Affairs.

M&S closed their store in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in April 2018, much to the disappointment of residents and Rachel.

Rachel said:

“Being proactive and encouraging investment in Redditch is how we’re going to unlock this town’s full potential. Just sitting there and waiting for it to happen doesn’t always work.

“The meeting with M&S was extremely encouraging and positive, and I hope we can welcome back M&S to our town.”

Cllr Matt Dormer, Leader of Redditch Borough Council, added:

“We’re working hard to make Redditch a great place to live and raise a family, and a key part of that is attracting more investment into our town.

“I look forward to continuing conversations with M&S about returning to Redditch.”

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