BOSSES of a M&S have said they are “working hard” to find a new occupier for the now-dormant site in the city centre.
The Marks and Spencer in Colchester High Street shut its doors last September and has since been boarded up.
Questions have been asked over the future of the site, and more specifically what is coming in to replace the huge site in the centre of Colchester.
M&S bosses have told the Gazette they are working to find a new occupier.
A spokesman said: “We are continuing to work hard to find a suitable new occupier for the site in the city centre and have been actively marketing the unit.
“We will keep the community updated with any developments.”
Martin Leatherdale, manager of Lion Walk Shopping Centre, however, has teased the empty 85,377 sq ft unit may not remain empty for long.
He said: “The icing on the cake is we will have some really big news to give you regarding the sale of M&S at the beginning of next year.
“There has been significant interest from big name brands such as B&M and many others.
“However, details of the buyer are yet to be disclosed and confirmed.”
Sam Good, BID manager, added: "We remain in communications with M&S around the High Street premises.
“We have supported conversations between them and a variety of investors and organisations looking at the premises.”
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