MP for South West Wiltshire Andrew Murrison said: “I am pleased Knees is remaining in Trowbridge, however, I am concerned about the town centre and its vibrancy and will certainly be taking an interest in what will replace Knees, which is a prominent part of the local scene and has been for many years.

“I suspect the parking issue is one of the number of considerations Knees will have worked through to make their decision but it is certainly the case that parking is a factor in the decline of many of our town centres.”