A14 Elmswell Services ordered to close after ignoring safety rules. Council action forces immediate shutdown.
They didn’t follow some key safety rules. These rules were part of their approval to even exist. The council said businesses like the gas station and Greggs must close. Signs said it all. Here’s the wild part: Elmswell Services stayed open!
They ignored the council’s order. The council had given them three months to fix things. So, the council took more action. They issued a temporary stop notice. It forces the services to close right now.
Everyone is waiting to see what happens. The council wants them to reopen safely. They will reopen when the safety rules are finally met. These are required by law.
The company hasn’t commented yet on the newest notice. The planning committee worried about the exit design. They thought it was unsafe for the roads. They feared accidents with A14 traffic.
The planning inspectorate changed the decision after an appeal. They had conditions to fix the access points. Elmswell Services opened in December without fixing them first.