Bosses of a top pub chain have revealed they are interested in setting up business in Wellington, saying it was a “target town.”
J D Wetherspoon confirmed it was looking at the town but said its quest did not involve the Charlton Arms Hotel.
Eddie Gershon, from J D Wetherspoon, said: “We are, as a company, interested in Wellington. It is one of our target towns and has been for a while.”
Councillor Gary Davies said: “I would welcome Wetherspoon into the town. It would do Wellington a power of good if they came to Wellington.”
David Riley, President of Wellington Chamber of Commerce, said: “It is good news when a large national company recognises the potential in Wellington.”