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BBC News
24-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cartgate service station opposes A403 Welcome Break plan
Senior staff at an independent service station have said they feel "threatened" by proposals to build a Welcome Break services next proposals suggest developing the land west of the Cartgate Lodge picnic area off the A303 near Yeovil, Somerset, to include takeaways and drive-thru has been on the site for about 20 years and used to be a caravan park until it expanded into a bigger building with a picnic area and toilet Adam Thurgood said: "I'm all for the little man. This is a David-and-Goliath situation. It is not needed." Mr Thurgood said the 12 members of staff who work at the lodge have become "a family", and dreads having to reduce his payroll if revenue falls. "Every member of staff has been here for years. We are family here, people know our names when they come in," he said."Everyone here is really, really upset about it all." Mr Thurgood said the picnic area has become a hub for people to meet and socialise, creating an atmosphere "you would not get in a service station". "Who needs more fast food? Everything here is sourced locally and homemade by our chefs," he continued.." Jenny Essom said she and her husband visit Cartgate each time they drive down to Cornwall in their caravan. "The food is absolutely beautiful, so fresh and lovely. It's just wonderful," she said."We don't need another Welcome Break to stop at - they're all around the area. There's one just across the road. "It really isn't fair because of the people that work so hard here [at Cartgate]. If they keep going we will still come, but not everyone will obviously." A spokesman for ADS Design, which is representing the developer, previously told the BBC: "The proposed services will positively promote the area and provide a safe and comfortable refuge to visiting motorists."
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New service station planned for busy A-road
A service station could be built on the A303 in Somerset, after plans were submitted to the council. Under the new proposal the Cartgate Picnic Area near Yeovil would be developed by Welcome Break and include takeaways and drive-thru services. It comes as the company plans to build a new facility on the M5 at junction 24 Bridgwater. It is thought the plans, if approved, could bring up to 90 jobs to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset The main building within the centre of the site (near the petrol pumps) would include Greggs, Taco Bell and a drive-thru KFC with a large public seating area, toilets, showers and gaming zone. There will also be 145 parking spaces, including electric charging points. A spokesman for ADS Design, which is representing the developer, said: "The proposed trunk road service area meets the needs of the location while maximising the potential of the site and delivering a building of significant design merit. "The proposed services will positively promote the area and provide a safe and comfortable refuge to visiting motorists. "These proposals represent a unique service area which engages modern building materials in a timeless fashion, to create a space that injects a little flourish into refuelling and provides an important economic investment to the area," they added. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. New M5 services to provide 150 local jobs Services with cult following marks tenth anniversary Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Plans submitted for new service station on A303 in Somerset
A service station could be built on the A303 in Somerset, after plans were submitted to the the new proposal the Cartgate Picnic Area near Yeovil would be developed by Welcome Break and include takeaways and drive-thru comes as the company plans to build a new facility on the M5 at junction 24 is thought the plans, if approved, could bring up to 90 jobs to the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The main building within the centre of the site (near the petrol pumps) would include Greggs, Taco Bell and a drive-thru KFC with a large public seating area, toilets, showers and gaming will also be 145 parking spaces, including electric charging points.A spokesman for ADS Design, which is representing the developer, said: "The proposed trunk road service area meets the needs of the location while maximising the potential of the site and delivering a building of significant design merit."The proposed services will positively promote the area and provide a safe and comfortable refuge to visiting motorists."These proposals represent a unique service area which engages modern building materials in a timeless fashion, to create a space that injects a little flourish into refuelling and provides an important economic investment to the area," they added.
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
UK supermarket to open first full-size store in 7 years
The new store promises fresh jobs, big investment, and local buzz 🚀 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Waitrose will open its first full-size supermarket in seven years in 2027 The 30,000 sq ft store is planned for Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in North Bristol The site is on the former Filton Airfield, where every UK Concorde was built Around 150 jobs will be created as part of the multi-million-pound development It's part of a £1bn investment plan to expand and modernise Waitrose stores across the UK A major UK supermarket is set to open its first full-size store in seven years — and it's landing in a location steeped in British engineering history. Waitrose has struck a multi-million-pound deal to open a new 30,000 sq ft store in Brabazon, a brand-new neighbourhood rising on the former Filton Airfield in North Bristol — the very site where every Concorde in the UK was built. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The retailer's new store, slated to open in 2027, will be developed in partnership with YTL Developments and is expected to create around 150 jobs. Set on the ground floor of a seven-storey office building, the new branch will feature Waitrose's full food range, fresh food counters, online grocery shopping, and an on-demand delivery service. Shoppers will also benefit from a nearby multi-storey car park with space for over 1,500 vehicles. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad (Photo:) | Getty Images It marks Waitrose's first full-line supermarket launch since before the Covid-17 pandemic and signals a major shift in strategy. Until now, the brand's growth has focused on smaller convenience formats and franchised locations — including recent openings at Welcome Break sites in Spaldwick and Rotherham, and a new convenience store in Southwick, West Sussex. Two more Welcome Break stores, in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, are due to open later this summer, and another convenience store is coming to The Arches in central Bristol. The new Brabazon branch is part of a wider £1 billion investment drive by the John Lewis Partnership to build new stores and upgrade 150 existing ones over the next three years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad James Bailey, Waitrose managing director, said: 'We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people. 'Brabazon is one of the most exciting new city districts in the UK, driving the growth of one of the UK's most vibrant and successful regional economies.'
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Waitrose to open first new full-size supermarket in seven years
Waitrose to open first new full-size supermarket in seven years The new store is expected to open in 2027 A Waitrose supermarket Waitrose has revealed plans to open its first full-size supermarket for seven years. Parent group the John Lewis Partnership said it has agreed a multi-million-pound deal to expand the supermarket arm further. The new store is expected to open in Brabazon, a new town in North Bristol, in 2027. The 30,000 square foot store, which is being developed in partnership with YTL Developments, is set to create around 150 jobs. It will be the retailer's first full-line supermarket opening since before the Covid pandemic, although it has expanded over the period through convenience and smaller franchise stores. Waitrose is also set to open a new convenience store in The Arches in Bristol and has recently opened franchised stores with Welcome Break in Spaldwick, Cambridgeshire and Rotherham, and a convenience store in Southwick, West Sussex. It will open two more Welcome Break stores in Hickling, Leicestershire and Newark, Nottinghamshire, later this summer. The opening is part of plans to invest £1 billion into new stores and improvements to 150 existing stores over the next three years. James Bailey, managing director for Waitrose, said: 'We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people. 'Brabazon is one of the most exciting new city districts in the UK, driving the growth of one of the UK's most vibrant and successful regional economies. Partnering with YTL Developments at Brabazon underlines our ambition and the opportunity we believe we have to grow our reach.' Article continues below The store will be in Brabazon, a new neighbourhood in Bristol being built on the former Filton Airfield, where every UK Concorde was built. Seb Loyn, planning and development director at YTL, said: 'The arrival of Waitrose in 2027 is not only great news for the thriving community of new residents at Brabazon. 'It shows that this new city district is now firmly established as one of the most attractive destinations for both homebuyers and commercial investment in the South West.'
