Have your say as Lidl reveals plans for first Seaham store
A popular supermarket chain has launched a public consultation following proposals to open its first store in Seaham.
Lidl is looking for local feedback on plans to build a multi-million-pound supermarket on the former Katmex factory site at George Street Industrial Estate, in Seaham.
Once opened, the store would create up to 40 new jobs for the community.
The new store would include Lidl’s in-store bakery and popular middle aisle, and there would be plenty of parking spaces outside for customers, including accessible bays, parent and child spaces, EV charging bays and cycle parking.
Solar panels would also be installed on the roof which would capture up to 25 percent of the store’s energy.
David Murphy, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said: “We are delighted to unveil plans for our first-ever store in Seaham.
"A new Lidl foodstore off George Street would provide residents with easy access to our high quality and affordable products, create around 40 local jobs and bring this site back into productive use.
"We look forward to speaking with residents at our drop-in event and gathering feedback to help shape the progress of this scheme.”
Lidl is launching a public consultation to gather feedback from residents on the new proposals.
A public drop-in consultation event will also take place on Monday, July 13, from 4pm until 6.45pm, at Seaham Library, in St John’s Square.
Residents will be able to discuss the proposal with the project team and provide feedback.
To have your say online, see https://seaham.newsite.lidl.co.uk/.