Parcel firm DPD wants to set up operating hub for 50 trailers near West Bromwich

Bosses at a parcel delivery firm have applied to change its operators’ licence. DPD Group UK LTD, of Roebuck Lane, Smethwick, wants to change it existing licence to add an operating centre to keep 50 trailers at Auto Mobile Yard LTD at premises 105 West Bromwich Street, in Oldbury.

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The notice states that owners or occupiers of land including buildings near the operating centres who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds , LS2 7UE stating their reasons within21 days from July 9.

Objectors must also send a copy of any representations to the applicant’s address at the top of this notice.

In August 2023 DPD worker Aurman Singh was ambushed and killed by a gang of eight men after being tracked to Shrewsbury’s Berwick Avenue. Six have since been jailed for murdering him and a seventh man for manslaughter.