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New superstore planned for Blyth

Local businesses will this week be consulted on plans to build a new superstore in Blyth as part of proposals for the regeneration of the town centre. The proposals are for the new supermarket to be developed by Morrison’s on the town’s existing Morrison’s site and surrounding area. The development aims to offer residents improved facilities and support the rejuvenation of Blyth’s traditional retail centre.

As part of the redevelopment proposals a number of businesses in the immediate vicinity have been invited to attend a one-to-one liaison session with representatives from South East Northumberland and North Tyneside Regeneration initiative (SENNTRi) and Blyth Valley Borough Council in order to discuss their personal and business requirements.

Jeremy Sherlock, Director of SENNTRi said: “The new superstore proposal is part of wider plans to regenerate Blyth and revitalise the town centre. We want to restore the town’s traditionally vibrant town centre and Market Place. However, these plans will impact upon a small minority of businesses and we want to ensure that those affected are fully supported throughout the process.”

These developments form part of the wider plans for Blyth which include up to £19.8 million of investment over the next 3 years in order to link the town centre and Market Place to the nearby quayside where regeneration work has proved hugely successful in recent years.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .