Dan Aldridge MP meets Marks & Spencer to push for new investment in Weston-super-Mare

Dan Aldridge MP has met with Marks & Spencer to press the case for new investment in Weston-super-Mare, as momentum continues to build following the recent success of securing Poundland’s future on the High Street.

The confirmation that Poundland will remain open and invest further in Weston has been widely welcomed by residents and businesses, reinforcing confidence in the town as a place worth backing.

Building on that progress, Dan Aldridge met with Adam Hawksbee from Marks & Spencer to discuss how the retailer could strengthen its presence in Weston.

While Marks & Spencer will not be returning to the town centre, the company confirmed it will be exploring opportunities in other parts of Weston, bringing new jobs, increased footfall and further economic benefits for the town.

Dan Aldridge MP said: “I know how much people care about M&S in Weston, I hear it all the time. While they won’t be coming back to the High Street, they do see Weston as a strong place to invest, and I wanted to make sure our town is firmly on their radar.”

“Securing Poundland staying open and committing to a refurbishment showed what’s possible when we work together and keep pushing. It sent a clear signal that Weston is worth investing in.”

The meeting also covered the future of the former M&S building in the town centre, which remains in the company’s ownership. Marks & Spencer confirmed that progress is being made on selling the site, working with North Somerset Council to ensure it is taken on by a viable business and brought back into active use.

Discussions also explored community engagement, building on M&S’s existing support for local charities, including the food bank at the Bournville Family Centre, and how that work could be expanded in Weston and Worle.

Dan Aldridge was also invited to visit the Marks & Spencer archives to explore the history of the Weston store and consider how those stories could be shared locally.

Dan Aldridge added; “This isn’t about chasing brand names for the sake of it – it’s about what local people want and need, supporting our High Street, and making sure Weston continues to move forward.”