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£4m Amble hotel proposal could create 35 new jobs

A proposed £4m hotel investment in Amble could create 35 full time jobs in the town, should approval be granted for the Coquet Enterprise Park development.

The submitted application, which would also create up to 60 jobs during the construction phase, is for a 30-bedroom hotel located just off the A1068 roundabout.

The proposed development is part of a wider plan to enhance Coquet Enterprise Park and reportedly builds on the momentum of recent economic development at the harbour, the hotel will contribute to the town’s tourism offer by increasing the accommodation offer and helping to attract additional visitors.

Subject to planning approval and appointment of a contractor early next year, the proposed development work could start on site in spring 2017 with a completion date by spring 2018.

Cllr Robert Arckless, county councillor for Amble, said: “This proposal would bring quality new accommodation which would undoubtedly mean more visitors and therefore more business for Amble.

“It would also provide new jobs for local people and, subject to it achieving all relevant permissions, I will be very happy to welcome this new hotel development for the town.”

Cllr Dave Ledger, Chairman of Arch, said: “The hotel proposal will not only enhance Coquet Enterprise Park as part of our long term plans for the area but it will bring much needed jobs to Amble.

“It’s developments like this which increase the potential for attracting inward investment and it’s another example of our economic remit to deliver ‘profit for purpose’ to benefit Northumberland as a whole.”