Council 'disappointed' as Wilko store in Weston-super-Mare set to close next week
They say the store in the Sovereign will leave a 'big gap' when it closes its doors for the final time on September 12
Last updated 6th Jul 2024
North Somerset Council say they're working to look for job opportunities for those who've been made redundant at the collapsed retailer, Wilko.
They say the store in the Sovereign will leave a 'big gap' when it closes its doors for the final time.
Shops in Weston-Super-Mare and Avonmeads join 50 other branches confirmed to shut next week.
Cllr Mark Canniford, Executive Member for spatial planning, placemaking and economy at North Somerset Council said: “We are very disappointed to hear that Wilko in Weston-super-Mare is one of 52 branches across the country set to close.
“We’ve been aware this was a possibility since the announcement was first made, but disappointed to receive confirmation that the Weston-super-Mare store located in the Sovereign Centre is set to close next week.
“Our thoughts go out to anyone directly affected and would like to remind any staff member now facing redundancy that help and support is available. Please contact your local job centre plus or email business@n-somerset.gov.uk. We are also working at a regional level with the rapid redundancy task force to identify job opportunities for staff affected and will be looking to work with local skills providers where residents affected by job loss need to retrain or upskill. We can also provide free business start-up workshops for residents that may want to restart as an entrepreneur.
“No doubt Wilko’s closing will also leave a big gap in The Sovereign. We will do what we can to make sure the store space is suitable and attractive to potential new occupiers.”