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BBC News
12 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Wolverhampton Marks & Spencer at risk of closure
Wolverhampton's Marks & Spencer store is at risk of closure, the firm has confirmed. Calum Telford, regional manager at Marks & Spencer, said the closure was just a proposal at this stage but added the store at Dudley Street had been "performing less well for a long period of time". He thanked customers for their support and said the brand's priority was "continuing conversations with colleagues". Mr Telford said: "If the proposals go ahead, we will offer them alternative roles at M&S wherever possible." Discussing the future of the brand in Wolverhampton, the regional manager said it remained "committed to Wolverhampton".He said it was "working closely" with City of Wolverhampton Council to find a "suitable alternative food location". "This is part of our continued investment in the Black Country, with work already under way to modernise our Merry Hill store," added Mr Telford. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Lincolnshire council calls for end to taxi licences 'loophole'
Calls have been made to close a "loophole" in the law that allows taxis licensed in other areas of the country to operate in Kesteven District Council said it had seen a "deluge" of Wolverhampton-licensed taxis which had had a "detrimental" impact on local has written to the government calling for an end to out-of-district of Wolverhampton Council said safeguarding was its "number one priority" in taxi licensing and that it was "the first to implement the government's statutory standards and best practice guidance", adding it was not allowed to decline licences based on where the applicant lived. Licensed taxi drivers are allowed to operate anywhere in England and Wales and are not tied to the district where they got their licence. Applications made in Wolverhampton are believed to be quicker and cheaper than those made issue of out-of-district licences was raised at a recent licensing committee of South Kesteven included a restriction on the authority's ability to monitor and manage drivers who did not comply with leader Ashley Baxter has written to local transport minister Simon Lightwood about the issue. He said: "The overall number of taxi and private hire drivers in our district has remained relatively constant in recent years."Many survived the significant impact of Covid but now face increasing financial pressure due to unfair competition from drivers licensed by other authorities."City of Wolverhampton Council reiterated that it was legal for applicants to apply to any licensing authority for a licence.A spokesman added. "It is illegal for the council to refuse applicants a taxi licence on the basis of where they live. "It is also illegal for licensing authorities to impose a limit on the number of private hire licences they issue."The council does not gain financially from taxi licensing, as the fees are legally ring-fenced for spend only on related activities." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wolverhampton recycling centre shuts after fire in staff toilets
A recycling centre has closed after a fire in the women's toilets on City of Wolverhampton Council said an electrical issue with a dehumidifier caused the fire in the toilets at Shaw Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). "Fortunately, the fire did not cause any injuries, but it has affected staff toilet and washing facilities and we are organising temporary replacements," they authority added the electrics were being checked and it hoped to reopen the site on Tuesday. Residents were advised to take household waste and recycling to the Anchor Lane site in the meantime. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
