Following the announcement made last month regarding the closure of the CPS Centre in Culcheth, Charlotte Nichols MP has been working tirelessly with local traders, councillors and the owners of the centre to help save the businesses.
The CPS Centre has a unique mix of traders, many of which have been trading for decades. It serves the villages from the local areas and attracts visitors to Culcheth from outside the area. For many, this centre is the hub of the local community and a lifeline for those who rely on the services provided.
Charlotte met with traders, members of the local community and councillors, who were devastated by the news of the closure, with traders given just 28 days’ notice to vacate the premises. Charlotte also received many emails from concerned locals and traders who were seeking assistance with this out-of-the-blue decision to close the centre.
Charlotte says: “As promised, I am pleased to let you know that I have had an update regarding the negotiations that I have been involved with.
Following on-going discussions with Landswood de Coy, I have today, Thursday 20 February, received confirmation from the CPS Centre owners that there is a 30-day extension available to traders. In addition to this, the traders will be allowed continued storage and access of stock within the property beyond the closure date, whilst seeking alternative space.
To secure this 30-day extension, traders need to email Sam Hecksher as soon as possible.
[email protected]
Can you please copy myself ([email protected]) in your response.
“I would be grateful if you could make other CPS Centre traders aware of this information, as I have not been contacted by all of the those concerned.
If you have any further questions about this, please do get back in touch.”
Some of the traders have managed to find alternative premises. Others are still desperately looking for suitable locations, in order to continue trading.
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Probably planned from the very beginning