Great news for Ormskirk shoppers!

Lidl is planning to open a new supermarket in town after over five years of trying.

The last time they tried to open locally they were thwarted by traffic objections at the old Comrades site on Southport Road/County Road, now McCarthy Stone's Coronation Court retirement complex: http://ormskirk.qlocal.co.uk/ormskir..._-50454041.htm.

QLocal's Roger Blaxall was tipped off about the plans on Saturday evening by a local county councillor enjoying a drink at Mylo bar; the Lidl PR office has yet to respond. The German discounter wants to build on land opposite the Hattersley Retail Park and associated plans include proposals for 51 new homes and a number of light industrial units.

Lidl is holding a consultation event on 25 June from 3 - 7.30 pm at Ormskirk Rugby Club; especially happy at the news were staff at doomed Poundworld which closes soon.