At one point Mr B cautioned one of the skating youths not to use bad language. 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. During the confrontation, which took place on Wednesday, May 26, Bailey could be heard threatening to "smash in the face" of one of the skaters if he got too close to his wife whilst riding the ramp. An online petition in support of the Llwynderw project has now received more than 5,700 signatures. He will be replaced in the role of CEO by chief financial officer Tim Carr, while current chairman and founder Mark Bailey is to become vice-chairman. Bonnie Tyler in "At the present time, the used car market is competitive. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Mr Bailey is then told "all we want is a skate park", and that the location is the best place for one in Swansea - with one skater telling him "you don't skate, you don't know. Meanwhile, the publicity courted by Bailey himself has shone further bad light on his business, with its reputation further tarnished globally. Mr Bailey and his wife respond that they have lived in the area for 20 years and are not retired, have young children and still work. The Trade Centre Group Passes 20m Profit Following Fifth Store Opening, ICAEW Calls on Welsh Government to Keep Visitor Tax Simple, The Open University Presents: Talent, Its Our Future Workplace Trust, New Campaign Launched to Boost Jobs in Wales, Wales Food & Drink Business Leaders Urged to Apply for Prestigious National Awards, Five Star Grading for 7.5 million Mid Wales Luxury Glamping Resort. Many different versions of a video have been circulating online and we have seen several different clips, including one Mr Bailey himself posted on Facebook before deleting it. ", Another adds: "It's not here to just film kids skating, is it?". The company opened their first showroom in England in early 2017 known as "The Trade Centre UK". "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. How else can they protect themselves from someone that will do anything they can and has ridiculous amounts of resources? Companies House does not verify the accuracy of the information filed, ULTIMATE POSTER COMPANY LIMITED(THE) (02064233), RETHINK ADVERTISING & CREATIVE LIMITED (13833960). The company also engages with the community by supporting various local grassroots sports teams and clubs. Now he's climbing everest for the same cause! Mumbles Skatepark Association, which is supporting Mumbles Community Council in its bid to build the 360,000-plus facility, described the delay to the project caused by the judicial review as a 'slap in the face '. The new skatepark is to have a 25-year lease and things took a heated turn last Wednesday (May 26) when Bailey confronted skaters, reported Wales Online. Mr Bailey tells a teenager that he is not blaming him specifically, but that somebody was responsible for him and his family being targeted and he "did not want to put up with the abuse", adding there "was no need" for him to be targeted personally. During this time, Rachel was a key attribute to the success of our sister product, Recruitment Buzz, which has firmly established itself as one of the leading publications within the Recruitment sector. 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. Grown adults intimidating kids is acceptable is it? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The company was incorporated on Friday 03 October 2003, so this is a well established company. 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. E: josh.morris@newsco.com, Michael Stachini, Professional & Financial Services Manager We sell over 40,000 used cars every year, with the added convenience of being able to drive away your perfect car in just one hour. In now-deleted posts on Facebook, Mr Bailey wrote that the incident happened on Wednesday May 26 after he was driving home to be met with "a gang of youths shouting abuse and throwing things at my vehicle". Thank you for taking the time to read this and once again please accept our apologies if you were affected by our actions in any way whatsoever.. Swansea Council gave permission to Mumbles Community Council earlier this year to go-ahead with the 360,000 plan by endorsing a 25-year lease but seven residents of Mumbles Road have launched the judicial review alleging that the council has not followed the correct process. I remained calm until one of the skaters nearly hit my wife., In a deleted post, Bailey wrote: I regret what was said in the heat of the moment but emotions were running high at the time.. 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. "I do hope that those involved will accept my apology when I get to speak with them. 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. It also had the highest return on sale at 8.3 per cent. John has been with Car Dealer since 2013 after spending 25 years in the newspaper industry as a reporter then a sub-editor/assistant chief sub-editor on regional and national titles. 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. active Company address: RASSAU GENERAL STORE LIMITED HONEYFIELD ROAD, RASSAU, EBBW VALE, NP23 5TA RASSAU GENERAL STORE LIMITED Company Documents Total company During the year The Trade Centre Wales opened up a fourth site, in Wednesbury, with the site surpassing expectations and contributing to improved sales. What time is Love Island on, does it air every night and what about the weekends? ", A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "We are aware of the Facebook footage of a man appearing to confront a young man skateboarding. Trade Centre Wales Boss Mark Bailey has started ramping up the heat over a childrens skatepark. Latest news it is now being reported that Mr Bailey has apologised for his stance against the skateboarders. Home > News > Trade Centre Group owner backs down and apologises after filmed row over 360,000 skatepark plan. Bright future for UKs fastest growing used car retailer. EV Charging: If You Build It They Will Come, Beep Beep Beep Beeeeeeep (skateboard park protest in Swansea) YouTube. "I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days. "This abuse has been going on for a considerable period if time," he said. Rachel is now responsible for every aspect of web management, marketing and overall production of the Business News Wales brand. 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T: 0161 907 9747 This is not his retirement paradise.". Thank you for taking the time to read this and once again please accept our apologies if you were affected by our actions in any way whatsoever.. The award winning and largest independent used car supermarket in the U.K, The Trade Centre UK prides itself on providing the highest quality used cars at the very best value. The apology and withdrawal though comes prior to hundreds of skateboarders planning to head to Swansea from all over the UK tomorrow to demonstrate. Operating profit also increased, up from 10m to 15.6m. Director BAILEY MOTORS LIMITED (10733782) Company status Dissolved Correspondence address Euro Centre, Neath Abbey Business Park, Neath Abbey, Neath, History [ edit] Outside of Wales [ edit] The company opened their first showroom in England in early 2017 Trade Centre Wales currently has retail sites at Neath, Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff North. He first tells skaters "we have a bit of a war here, don't we", before complaining to skaters of the abuse he and his family have been suffering, saying that he was driving past in his "brand new Ferrari" when he received a load of abuse. Small, great looking and just a few tweaks away from going very fast. PSA: If anyone else is hassled by Mark Bailey from Trade Centre Wales in Swansea by the skatepark; Just start chanting 'paedo' at the top of your lungs until he fucks off. 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. The incident also led to the car dealer groups Trustpilot page being flooded with reviews. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. In the video, Mr Bailey and his wife walk over to confront the skaters. Spare a thought for poor Mark Bailey, boss of Trade Centre Wales, one of the regions biggest car retailers He is the victim of a constant stream of honking and beeping E: michael.stachini@newsco.com, Next article: Plans for 60-home development in the pipeline, Previous article: Watkin Jones names new chief executive, Newsco Insider Limited | Registered in England and Wales with Number 02709518 rights reserved 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. Having a passion for travel and culture, Rachel left her hometown of Cardiff to pursue studies and travel and after several years away, Rachel returned to Cardiff and firmly established herself within the development of Business News Wales. 18 May 2018 Wales Business 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. Is Love Island on every night and does it air on the weekend? | 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Orthink againthere are some rumours that this whole ridiculous episode is just a sophisticated PR stunt designed to publicise Mr Baileys business. 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. described the delay to the project caused by the judicial review as a 'slap in the face, Dad whose car was torched in Swansea's Mayhill riots is given a free replacement vehicle, Policeman charged with perverting course of justice over alleged false reports to Crimestoppers, How easy is it to charge an electric car on a long journey and what does it cost? "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. Footage of the owner of Trade Centre Wales and his wife, down West Cross mini ramp. John is chief sub-editor in the editorial department, working on Car Dealer, as well as handling social media. I do hope that those involved will accept my apology when I get to speak with them. Employing almost 500 staff, The Trade Centre Group is privately owned by Chairman, Mark Bailey. ", Mr Bailey, who had been the subject of an online campaign which saw drivers beep their horns as they drove past his house, added: "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.". Results will appear on the next page. Chairman and founder Mark Bailey explained "The opening of our first outlet in the North West is strategically significant as we ready the business to expand across the UK, if you put the pin in (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. This was the final straw which prompted our actions which we now bitterly regret. 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. 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. Sign up to the SwanseaOnline newsletter to receive our top stories straight to your inbox. In the video posted on social media he said he was driving his brand-new Ferrari. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. We use cookies to make your experience better. Mark Bailey, The Trade Centre Wales chairman, said: "Whilst they are impressive results, the business has already moved on in 2018 and this year we will benefit from a full year of Trade Centre UK Wednesbury and seven months trading from our latest outlet in Coventry, both of which are performing exceptionally well. Mark Bailey "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.". The used car supermarket is the Event Partner and Sponsor of The Child of Wales Awards 2023. Mark Bailey, chairman and owner of MTR Bailey Trading, told Insider the business was also investing heavily in new facilities, including a third retail site due to open next year.. This is Mumbles. Is Love Island on every night and does it air on the weekend? Mark Bailey claims to have been targeted after it was revealed he is one of those behind a bid to halt the development of a skatepark in front of his home We pay for stories! Send your videos to video@trinitymirror.com Want the latest news from Swansea sent straight to your inbox? Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. It takes just seconds to sign up - simply click here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. I will make a point of going across and personally apologising to the skaters at the appropriate time over the coming days. Explaining the thinking, Mark Bailey, chairman of The Trade Centre Wales said, Our new Cardiff North outlet will showcase 800 cars, with a showroom capacity of 300 and it is critical as we scale up our operation, that we continue to provide optimum quality used vehicles to our customers he added our reputation is our most valuable asset, we are very proud of our Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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