'We are hopeful about Market Drayton's empty large stores being filled and re-opened this year'

Councillors have said they hope to see empty large stores in Market Drayton re-opened during this year.

Published Jan 3

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Large units that were formerly occupied by Wilkos and B&M in the north Shropshire town are currently listed for sale.

Unit three in Royal Oak Court, previously B&M, is listed for £900,000 while the retail store with a floor area of 40,965 sq ft that was previously Wilkos, and is situated next to the town hall off Frogmore Road, is also on the market.

Unit three at royal Oak Court in Market Drayton was previously a B&M store. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Commercial.

With the units remaining unoccupied into the new year, Market Drayton town councillor Ian Nellins has spoken of his hopes to see the stores filled once again.

"We are ambitious about these large stores being filled and re-opened," said Mr Nellins.