Work begins on new retail and leisure facilities in Malinslee

The regeneration follows the delivery of a new Primary school and following a fire at the supermarket in May 2010 which left a lack of local shopping provision for the community.

The development will comprise of a new supermarket, take-away and hairdressers, with leisure facilities including a ball court and children’s play area. Planning approval was granted in July 2011.

The Council are pleased to confirm One-stop Stores as the retailer who will be occupying the new supermarket.

These new facilities follow on from significant investment which has already been made in the Malinslee area with the Old Park Primary School, Community facilities and Stepping Stones Centre opening.

Further development may come from the redevelopment of the doctors’ surgery who have recently submitted a planning application at their existing site.

Cllr Richard Overton, Cabinet Member for Borough Town Development & Policy, said: “The fire at the supermarket in 2010 was a real blow for local residents.

“I am really pleased that work has now begun. The redevelopment will greatly enhance Malinslee for its residents and I look forward to seeing the work progressing even further over the coming months.”

Cllr Kuldip Sahota, Leader of the Council, said: “I am delighted that so much regeneration is taking place in Telford & Wrekin. We have some fantastic schemes in the borough which are making the area much more pleasant for its residents.”

The retail development is being undertaken by Bow Construction who has an excellent record with delivering projects of this kind. Specialist contractors will install the leisure equipment.

The redevelopment scheme is scheduled for completion and opening to the public during spring 2012. The play area and ball court are expected to be completed in December.