SUPERMARKET chain Aldi is finalising plans for a new foodstore, as part of a project which will include a drive-thru coffee shop, restaurant and pub in Prescot.
Aldi is finalising its scheme to bring a new store and employment units.
As part of the proposals, an outline planning application will be submitted to the council for a drive-thru coffee shop, a drive-thru restaurant and a public house.
The plans will see land off Cables Way in Prescot, opposite Prescot Business Park, developed into a new community food store as well as employment units, a drive-thru coffee shop, a drive-thru restaurant and a public house.
It represents a multi-million-pound investment into the area, creating around 150 new jobs as well as further employment opportunities during construction and via the supply chain.
Aldi’s initial public consultation took place in June 2018 and the chain says more than 92 per cent of respondents supported the scheme. Since then, extensive work has been ongoing behind the scenes to finalise the proposals with Aldi working closely with Knowsley Council.
A spokesperson for Aldi, said: “We are delighted to update the community about our proposals for Cables Way. Extensive work has been going on behind the scenes to finalise the plans, and we are committed to regenerating this site and investing in Prescot.
“We know that many residents currently shop at our store in St Helens – this new store in Prescot will help save our customers travel time as well as money.”
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Imran Younus, commercial director for Prime Property, which will deliver the employment units on the site, added: “We are delighted to be working with Aldi on this exciting development. Prescot is a great location for business and we are confident that the new units we are proposing, will bring high quality employment opportunities to the town.”
Cllr Tony Brennan, Knowsley Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and economic development said: “The continued transformation of Prescot is a key priority for Knowsley Council and this proposed development supports our plans to bring more footfall into the town centre, support the local economy and create new jobs.”
Aldi is about to submit its finalised planning application to Knowsley Council in the coming weeks, and welcomes residents to get in touch for further information or share their views by contacting the project team on:
• Freephone 0800 298 7040
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