UK’S fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket has reached out to residents to get views on plans for its first store in the Lampeter and Cwmann area. Latest development comes as the discounter confirms it has secured a site on Carmarthen Road. If approved, the proposed multi-million-pound investment could create up to 40 new jobs with industry-leading pay. Residents are encouraged to have their say on the plans at upcoming public consultation on 9th October.
4th October 2024: Lidl GB has today announced that it has secured a site on Carmarthen Road, marking its intention to bring a new Lidl store to the Lampeter and Cwmann area for the first time. The proposed store represents a significant multi-million-pound planned investment in the community and, if approved, would create up to 40 new jobs, with colleagues receiving industry-leading pay. Plans for the modern supermarket include Lidl’s popular in-store bakery and customer toilets with baby changing facilities. Outside, the development has rapid electric vehicle charging points, covered bicycle parking, and dedicated accessible and parent-and-child parking bays.
As Lidl prepares its planning application for Carmarthenshire Council, the discounter is keen to involve local residents in the process from the outset. A public consultation will be held on Wednesday, 9th October, from 3 pm to 7 pm at Canolfan Creuddyn, Pontfaen Road, Lampeter, SA48 7BN. Residents are invited to attend and share their views on the proposals. Alternatively, feedback can be provided by calling 0800 089 0361 or visiting https://lampeter.newsite.lidl.co.uk, where the plans can be viewed in full.
George Ledward, Regional Head of Property at Lidl GB, commented: “We’re excited to have secured this site, which we believe will bring significant benefits to the communities of Lampeter and Cwmann while revitalising an underutilised area of land. Our new store will offer the community access to our high-quality products at unbeatable value, as well as creating new jobs for local residents. We are in the early stages of developing our proposals and are committed to involving the local community from the outset to ensure their voices are heard, which is why we would like as many people as possible to attend our public consultation or share thoughts over the phone or online.”
As Lidl celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it is doubling down on its commitment to making sure that all households across the country have access to high quality produce at affordable prices. With more people choosing to shop at Lidl, the discounter has consistently been the fastest-growing bricks- and-mortar supermarket for the past thirteen months.
