Muller dairy expansion plans welcomed in Market Drayton
Friday 4th March 2011, 4:12PM GMT.
Major expansion plans by dairy giant Muller which would create about 300 jobs have been welcomed by business and civic leaders in Market Drayton. The German firm is one of Europe’s biggest dairy producers.
It wants to grow its business with a new development, which would see its site expand across the A53 on the outskirts of the town.
The proposed development is expected to provide a new manufacturing, storage and distribution facility on an 8.5-hectare s
Plans have gone on view for the first time where company bosses confirmed the scheme would create about 300 jobs. The news has delighted councillors and members of Market Drayton Chamber of Trade and Commerce who say the new jobs will encourage more people to come into the town.
Chamber chairman Andy Brown today welcomed news of the job boost.
He said: “Anything that creates 300 new jobs has got to be good for Market Drayton.
“Every year we have a lot of school leavers in the area and the creation of 300 jobs will help them find careers.”
Councillor Roger Hughes, Shropshire Council member for Market Drayton West, added: “This is fantastic news.”
The public has until March 24 to comment on the plans as part of the consultation over the development before it is considered by Shropshire Council.
Gharry Eccles, chief executive of Muller Dairy UK, said the news plans were a “natural next step” for the company.
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Truly a sad day for Market Drayton when the entrance to our beautiful town will be dominated by an unnecessary block of grey metal and concrete sticking out of what should be protected green belt land. Hope it never happens !!
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Where have you been the past 10yrs or so?
Should have gone to Specsavers
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