Mark Bailey said: We are naturally delighted with the financial achievements in the year, but we are incredibly proud of the hard work of our teams to create outstanding customer satisfaction: becoming the highest rated UK car supermarket group on TrustPilot is no mean feat!. Officers are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident.". You can change your cookie settings at any time. As we head towards half a billion in turnover, we must maintain our industry-leading KPIs whilst following our now well-established roll-out blueprint. We will be making further investments in 2019 to improve our efficiency and service levels, including launching a new in-house dealer management system (DMS).. Andy Coulthurst, who was CEO at the time, spoke to Car Dealer founder James Baggott last December about the groups position as the most profitable non-franchised car dealer in an interview that you can watch below. Whilst it is by no means an excuse, my family and I have been subject to significant abuse over the days leading up to the incident, culminating in objects and verbal abuse being thrown at me as I tried to drive into my home on Wednesday. A statement accompanying the results added: "The directors are extremely pleased with the overall results achieved by the company in the year under review. "The directors believe that general consumer condence is continuing within the used car retail sector which is linked with the gradual recovery of the UK and global economies. 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", A statement on behalf of Mr Bailey, issued from Acuity Law partner Hugh Hitchcock, reads: It is unacceptable that one of the seven applicants to this judicial review should be subjected to this appalling campaign of abuse and harassment for exercising their democratic right to challenge the unlawful decision made by Swansea Council. They claimed Swansea Council hadnt followed the correct procedure, but Bailey has now withdrawn his objection. Mark Thomas Raymond Bailey has been working at RASSAU GENERAL STORE LIMITED since 03 June 2011, currently, he/she works on the position of a Director. The year to November 2017 was also the first full year of operation for the Abercynon site, which also contributed to performance. NTK Motors is not condoning the shouting of abuse at some random car dealer who happens to have a brand new Ferrari. Drivers angry at his opposition had vented their fury by sounding their cars horns while driving past his home even at night: Now, however, Bailey says he wont be objecting to the skatepark plan and has promised to apologise to the skateboarders. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "This abuse has been going on for a considerable period if time," he said. It added that in posts on Facebook that he also subsequently deleted, Bailey said the incident happened after driving home when he was met by a gang of youths shouting abuse and throwing things at my vehicle. Trade Centre Wales owner Mark Bailey has withdrawn his objections to the development of a skatepark along Swansea's seafront. Small, great looking and just a few tweaks away from going very fast. New accounts revealed The Trade Centre Wales turned over 178.4m in the year to 30 November 2017, up from 105.7m 12 months earlier. Turnover at Welsh second hand car sales company The Trade Centre Wales has rocketed past 175m, with chairman Mark Bailey telling Insider the company is set to break more records in 2018. Bonnie Tyler in Bailey said on Facebook in a deleted post: This abuse has been going on for a considerable period of time. Their double glazing is going to be completely soundproof! We were all young once and watching the video again today, I see more than a little bit of my younger self in the actions of those that I confronted. The Trade Centre Group also ranked at 156 in the 14th annual Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250, published in October 2018. In the video, Mr Bailey and his wife walk over to confront the skaters. Car dealer Mark Bailey, who owns Trade Centre Wales, is one of a number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, by Blackpill, who have launched a Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Our family has always been a huge supporter of charitable and community projects in South Wales, but we will now double-down on that work with even more of an emphasis on supporting young people. Chief Executive Officer Andy Coulthurst said: We have grown the business rapidly over the last three years and it was critical that we made the right appointments to underpin the next phases of growth. "Our three Wales sites are also enjoying a record run of form and I expect that we will comfortably break through 25m pre-tax profit this year.". Theme: Newsup by Themeansar. New accounts revealed The Trade Centre Wales turned over 178.4m in the year to 30 November 2017, up from 105.7m 12 months earlier. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in Coventry in April last year. Trade Centre Group owner backs down and apologises after filmed row over 360,000 skatepark plan, Mark Bailey had been among residents seeking judicial review into proposed development, Confrontation was filmed and posted on social media, Tells of facing significant abuse including objects being thrown at him. On his social media pages tonight he posted: Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening,, He then added: I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days.. "Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening," began the latest statement on his Facebook page. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in Coventry in April last year. The Group expanded its board of directors during the year, appointing Tim Carr as Chief Financial Officer, Mark Sainsbury as Operations Director and, most recently, Nathan Bailey as Director of Vehicle Purchasing. The Trade Centre Group also ranked at 156 in the 14th annual Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250, published in October 2018. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Mr Bailey said he had offered to maintain and enhance the land at Llwynderw, but added Swansea council did not respond to his proposal, which they said would have resulted in more wild flowers and public seating, plus a sum of money to relocate the mini half-pipe to a site which was closer to toilets and parking facilities. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. ", One skater ask Mr Bailey: "What are you doing? Operating profit also increased, up from 10m to 15.6m. Man what a jerk, I hope no one beeps their horn when they drive past his house. As we head towards half a billion in turnover, we must maintain our industry-leading KPIs whilst following our now well-established roll-out blueprint. They show Mr Bailey and his wife walk onto the half pipe while it is being used. 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"At the present time, the used car market is competitive. John is chief sub-editor in the editorial department, working on Car Dealer, as well as handling social media. The apology and withdrawal though comes prior to hundreds of skateboarders planning to head to Swansea from all over the UK tomorrow to demonstrate. The Trade Centre Group is a used car sales company in the United Kingdom. "This was the final straw which prompted our actions which we now bitterly regret. The altercation which Bailey now says he bitterly regrets was filmed, with different clips being posted online, including one posted by Bailey himself but which he later deleted, said Wales Online. Nor are we saying this is a PR stunt we have just heard people question it. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mr Bailey said he had offered to maintain and enhance the land at Llwynderw, but added Swansea council did not respond to his proposal, which they said would have resulted in more wild flowers and public seating, plus a sum of money to relocate the mini half-pipe to a site which was closer to toilets and parking facilities. All the while his potty-mouthed partner was spouting the c word and I dont mean Cardiff. "I do understand why the skaters are so passionate about the skate park and, whilst I now concede on making any objection to the redevelopment at that location, I also stand by my offer to significantly invest in a state-of-the art facility elsewhere in the borough with proper facilities and parking. The car dealer was one of a small number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, off Mumbles Road, who'd launched a judicial review of its proposed 360,000 rebuild, which Swansea Council had greenlit earlier this year. This is not his retirement paradise.". The Trade Centre Wales is a large car dealership located in the South Wales Valleys, approximately 10 miles north of Cardiff. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The past year has also seen an increase in customer satisfaction with Trade Centres TrustPilot score up 8% to 9.4/10. However, this evening saw the wealthy businessman make a shock U-turn, saying he "now concedes on making any objection to the redevelopment at that location" following the appearance online of a video, in which he and his wife have a heated row with a group of young skaters. Over the past 6 years, Rachel has been working specifically within the digital marketing space and has worked with some of the countrys top brands. The car dealer was one of a small number of residents living close to the proposed site at Llwynderw, off Mumbles Road, who'd launched a judicial review of its We use cookies to make your experience better. 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Is Love Island on every night and does it air on the weekend? The retailer holds a top five ranking with both leading industry media publishers, recently ranking fourth in the Automotive Management ID50 and fifth in the Motor Trader MT 50 published in November 2018. Glamorgan Cricket Nets Exciting Sponsorship Deal with Towergate. Latest news it is now being reported that Mr Bailey has apologised for his stance against the skateboarders. He also repeatedly asks skaters to "mind their language". In his Facebook post, he writes: Having taken time to reflect on the footage of the altercation that was filmed at the skate park on Wednesday evening, my wife Rhianon and I unreservedly apologise for our actions that evening. The results include the first full-years trading at the Trade Centre Group outlet in Wednesbury, its three Welsh sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Abercynon) and part-year trading at its fifth outlet the largest used car showroom in Europe that opened in The company opened their first showroom in England in early 2017 known as "The Trade Centre UK". We will be making further investments in 2019 to improve our efficiency and service levels, including launching a new in-house dealer management system (DMS).. mark bailey trade centre wales car collection Lunnon (; Inglis: London, /lndn/) is the caipital an maist populous ceety o Ingland an the Unitit Kinrick.Staunin on the River Thames, Lunnon "Emotions got the better of my wife who walked over to confront the gang to ask why they felt the need to continue to be abusive. "Our family has always been a huge supporter of charitable and community projects in South Wales, but we will now double-down on that work with even more of an emphasis on supporting young people. Want the latest news from Swansea sent straight to your inbox? Bright future for UKs fastest growing used car retailer. "I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days. Why's that? "I remained calm until one of the skaters nearly hit my wife, I regret what was said in the heat of the moment but emotions were running high at the time.". The company was founded in 1998 by current owner and managing director, Gareth Jones. After all, before these videos hit the big time we had never heard of Trade Centre Wales despite our regular visits to the region. 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