I have sometimes joked that I am older than Totton Timber, which has been in business through three generations, first opening in the town in 1957.

A Totton resident contacted me today with the sad news…

“Speaking to the MD at Totton Timber it just seems that rising costs have made the business unsustainable and they will be closing their doors on 22nd December, with a skeleton staff remaining on-site until the end of March ’27 to clear the remaining stock.

I simply can’t believe that this business is to close after 69 years serving the tradespeople and community of Totton and further afield.”

I think a lot of local people will very much join me in mourning the loss of this business. There isn’t much a Council can do when it comes to commercial businesses facing unsustainable pressures, although I have always encouraged the Town Council to purchase the things it needs locally.

If there is anyone out there who might be interested in taking on the business as a going concern do let me know and I will be happy to pass on your details.