Advance Northumberland has confirmed that work is set to begin on the next major phase of the ongoing regeneration of Bedlington Town Centre, with the development of a new B&M variety store and Starbucks Drive-Thru at the heart of it.
Located off Schalksmuhle Road, the development will bring a new 19,000 sq ft B&M variety store alongside an 1,800 sq ft Starbucks Drive-Thru, creating a strong gateway into the town centre and enhancing the retail and leisure offer available to local communities.
Jobs and investment
Together, the two businesses are expected to create around 50 new jobs, providing a mix of full-time and part-time employment opportunities for local people while helping to increase footfall, support surrounding businesses and attract further investment into the area.
The B&M store will occupy a prominent position on Retail Lane, the new boulevard that links the town's car parks with Market Terrace and the wider town centre. The development has been carefully designed to complement the wider regeneration programme and create an attractive and accessible retail destination.
Construction timeline
Construction works are set to commence this coming Monday, September 28 and be completed next summer, with a view to an autumn 2023 opening for both.
