An MP intervenes after Elmswell services, near Bury St Edmunds, faced a closure order over unmet safety rules.
Peter Prinsley is an MP. He represents Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. He visited the Elmswell service station, which EG on the Move owns.
Prinsley wrote to the council after the visit.
The council ordered the service station to close because EG failed to meet safety rules. He wants clarity on the situation.
Prinsley thinks everyone must work together.
Safety rules matter greatly, he stated. Businesses serving the community also matter. He hopes for balanced priorities.
The council will talk to Prinsley and share details of their actions.
They want the best result for all. Safety remains their top priority, though.
Locals fear accidents at the busy junction. The service station opened in December and did not meet required safety rules.
A Woolpit resident shared his concerns and feels action is missing. He wants better signs and driver guidance. He stated luck prevents accidents so far.
The resident thinks implementing changes takes too long. He wants the station to close until safety measures exist.
He also wants a proper pedestrian entry. The council ordered the station to close on January 16. EG On the Move owns the station.
They did not follow road safety rules.
Notices told all businesses to close. These included a petrol station, Spar, Greggs, and Starbucks.
EG said they will comment later. They will respond after reaching a solution.