Councillors in Market Deeping have praised multi-million pound plans by supermarket giant Aldi to redevelop a part of the town.
Aldi bosses have today (Monday, April 4) launched a consultation on their proposals, which will see land off Godsey Lane redeveloped to include a modern food store and two further retail units.
The new 1,315m2 store would include 138 car parking spaces that would be free for 90 minutes.
Up to 40 full and part-time jobs will be created at the Aldi store alone.
Councillor and deputy Mayor of Market Deeping Virginia Moran said: “We are incredibly lucky that our High Street and precinct does not have empty shops for very long, we are not full of charity shops and do not have boarded up buildings that many towns suffer from.
“We cannot be complacent though, and a town centre supermarket will be a massive boost to our existing shops.
“This is an enormous investment in our lovely town and I am absolutely delighted that what started 18 months ago with an email to Aldi has resulted in this regeneration project.”
Fellow Market and West Deeping Independent Councillor Ashley Baxter said the development would “be the making of Market Deeping town centre.”
“It will raise the footfall for the many existing local independent retailers including craft shops, specialist food-shops, hairdressers [and] newsagents.
“It will probably also seal the fate of the current application for a Lidl supermarket on the edge of our town.”
The layout of the new store planned for the town.
Aldi said there is currently a lack of discount food store options for local residents, leaving customers no choice but to travel further afield for their weekly shopping.
Regional property director for Aldi, Richard Thompson said: “We’ve been looking for opportunities to invest in Market Deeping, prompted by the local demand identified in 2020 through our consultation on the new store in Stamford.
“Suitable town centre locations like this are hard to come by and we have an opportunity to lead wider redevelopment of the site.
“A new store in this location will help to enhance the appearance and appeal of the town centre to shoppers, retaining spending and supporting linked trips to nearby businesses.”
Residents have been invited to view the plans and provide feedback via its virtual exhibition on the dedicated project website here.
Alternately the project team can be contacted on Freephone 0800 298 7040 or by email on [email protected].
The consultation will run until Monday, April 18 2022.
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A family-run jewellers with more than 50 years’ experience is relocating from Newark to open in Lincoln’s Cornhill Quarter next week.
Smiths The Jewellers was based on Balderton Gate in Newark for 18 years, but it will now move into the unit previously occupied by Oxfam at 26-27 Sincil Street.
The new shop will open at 10am on Saturday, June 4 and the business has collaborated with Chambers Florists, also of the Cornhill Quarter, to do a jubilee themed window display.
Smiths The Jewellers is a traditional family-run business selling a wide range of jewellery, both new and pre-owned, as well as buying unwanted and broken jewellery. The shop will also offer services such as repairs, alterations and valuations.
The four employees will move over to the new shop and two new jobs have also been created.
Business owner Sonya Smith is the third generation of a family of jewellers and she told The Lincolnite: “We had some amazing customers in Newark, and also who travelled from Lincoln. We are excited to be opening in Lincoln.
“The Cornhill Quarter is vibrant and such a nice place to be and will allow us to expand. We are a great family business with a lot of loyal followers.”
The trial of a Skegness woman who denies causing the death of Nottingham Trent University student Hope Starsmore by dangerous driving has been put back until next year.
Rebecca Porter, 33, of Cottesmore Close, Skegness, was due to go on trial at Lincoln Crown Court on June 27. Her trial was expected to last four days.
However a pre-trial hearing at Lincoln Crown Court was today (Friday) told more time is needed to gather evidence from expert witnesses.
Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight told Ms Porter her trial would now be listed at Lincoln Crown Court on April 17 next year.
Granting Ms Porter unconditional bail Judge Sjolin Knight explained to her: “Unfortunately there is very little realistic prospect of this trial being ready for June 27.
“I know that is difficult for you. I am sure it is also difficult for the family of the lady who was killed.”
At a previous hearing in October last year Porter pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Ms Starsmore on October 7, 2020 by dangerous driving on the A158 at Burgh le Marsh, near Skegness.
Ms Starsmore was rushed to hospital after a collision in Skegness Road, Burgh le Marsh, at around 8.15am on Wednesday, October 7.
Despite multiple operations, doctors were unable to save her and she died eight days after the crash.
Ms Starsmore had just started a course in medical science at Nottingham Trent University and wanted to become a paramedic.
Due to coronavirus, she had decided to live at home in Skegness and study. She also opted to commute to Nottingham once a week.
She was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary after the crash and placed in a medically-induced coma.
Her brother and her partner had been travelling with her on their way to Nottingham Trent University and received minor injuries.
Despite having moved to the Lincolnshire seaside, Hope had grown up in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Porter will next appear at Lincoln Crown Court on June 27 for a further pre-trial hearing.
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