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Gedling MP Michael Payne writes to Bonmarché boss after concerns raised about potential Arnold store closure

Mr Payne said the closure of the store on Front Street would be 'a huge loss to the high street'.

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Newly-elected Gedling MP Michael Payne has written to the boss of retailer Bonmarché after it was revealed their Arnold store could be under the threat of closure due to a rise in rent.

Mr Payne said the closure of the store on Front Street would be ‘a huge loss to the high street’.

In a letter shared on social media to the retail director of Bonmarché Amanda Waterfield the Gedling MP said he had been contacted by constituents concerned following rumours the retailer would be leaving the town following an increase in rent on the shop unit.

He wrote: “I ask you to explore all available options to maintain the store’s presence in Arnold. The potential loss of this store from our local high street would significantly impact our community’.

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Gedling MP Michael Payne said the store’s closure would be ‘a huge loss to the high street’.

THE MP’s letter to the retail director of Bonmarché Amanda Waterfield in full

Mr Payne added he was ‘committed’ to keeping Bonmarché open in Arnold.

In a post on social media, the MP added: “I have written to the retail director of Bonmarché regarding the risk of closure of their store on Front Street, Arnold. The retailer has been in Arnold for many years and would be a huge loss to the high street. I am also aware the local staff have worked tirelessly to make the business successful whilst providing a good service to local shoppers.”

The chain is famous for flogging fashionable clothing on the cheap, paying particular attention to larger sizes.

It recently announced plans to close its store on Grantham High Street in Lincolnshire.

Bonmarché has been contacted for comment.

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6 COMMENTS

    • maybe becuse arnold is our capital John and our best town and needs looking after as bring in tourists as do not believe netherfield has tourists. Arnold is our capital and our London and we should keep making it better not take the eye of the ball and spend time on netherfield

  1. well done mp payne as he knows arnold is our capital and our london. a proper arnold lad born and bred.

  2. Not sure Arnold Lad lives on our planet. Tourists to Arnold? Maybe people out of town visit – but only to buy or sell drugs!

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