Bedlington redevelopment moves a step closer - with 'well-known' retailer and more shops on the way

A multi-million pound plan to “reinvigorate” a “forgotten” town centre is moving forward as cash is released.

Northumberland County Council has announced that just under £6.5m had been released for a planned redevelopment of the former Tesco site in Bedlington .

Though the businesses set to join the town have not yet been announced, the council says a “well-known food retailer”, more shops, apartments and car parks are on their way.

The plans, estimated to cost £10m overall, were released in 2016 by the council’s redevelopment company, Arch.

The scheme is set to bring up to 200 jobs to Bedlington.

It was initially hoped construction would start in “late 2017”, but the start date is now estimated to be late this summer, subject to contracts being agreed.