FRODSHAMS solicitors – which was based inside Alexandra Business Park - has confirmed a move to elsewhere in the town following the closure of the former Pilkington office site.

In March, the Star reported how in the region of 30 businesses that were based at Alexandra Business Park, which was the former headquarters of Pilkington Glass, off Prescot Road were given just two months to vacate the premises by May 7.

It is understood owners SHL Properties and Investment Limited sent an email to the businesses, citing the energy crisis and the current economic instability as the cause.

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This left the businesses searching for new homes and Frodshams Solicitors, one of the biggest firms based at the site, have now confirmed their new location.

The firm will start operations on May 8 at their new base at Morland House, 18 The Park in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0JQ, opposite the Haydock Park Race Course entrance.

A spokesperson for Frodshams Solicitors said: “Whilst we have great admiration for the heritage that Alexandra Business Park represents to all within the St Helens community, and this move is not one that we would have taken voluntarily, we are pleased to have found new and modern premises which we believe will help us to continue to provide excellent legal services and serve the best interests of our clients and partners in the St Helens community and beyond.

“As a firm of Solicitors, Frodshams have been based in St Helens for more than 100 years.

“The firm was originally established by JJ Frodsham in the early 1900’s, a family firm originally it remains committed to a culture of family and community values, maintaining those through its clients and community relationships.”

Amanda Woods, managing director at Frodshams Solicitors, added: "Whilst the heart of our firm remains local in St Helens, we find our clients have taken us with them over the years into other regions across the North-West expanding our footprint beyond that of our St Helens boundaries.

“Due to the excellent transport links that surround our new premises; easily accessed via the M6 (junction 23) and the A580 East Lancs Road, and with accessible bus and rail links this move will enable us to meet the needs of our clients across this wider geographical base. “The new office site provides ample parking for staff and clients alike, and being a modern ground floor premise, it is fully accessible to all.

“Most importantly the site will enable us to continue to provide and develop an outstanding legal service.

“Of course, for those clients who cannot access our offices easily we are more than happy to continue to travel to them or alternatively we can by appointment see our clients at the Willowbrook Living Well conference facilities which are centrally situated on Prescot Road, St Helens.

“We would like to thank all clients, partners and members of the community for their endearing support and understanding.

“We can reassure that no matter where we are, the same will remain, in that the core value of our firm will always be our client and community relationships and we look forward to welcoming our clients, staff and partners to Morland House.”

To find out more contact Frodshams Solicitors on 01744 626 600 or visit frodshams.co.uk