Sainsbury's is revealed as big name behind Newport plan
Sainsbury's has clinched a multi-million pound deal to become the operator of a huge proposed store in Newport, which would create 400 jobs, it was revealed today.
Sainsbury's has clinched a multi-million pound deal to become the operator of a huge proposed store in Newport, which would create 400 jobs, it was revealed today.
Bosses said the planned Station Road store, being pursued by developer St Modwen, would bring a wide range of benefits.
But campaigners fighting the plans today insisted they would fight to the end.
Michael Adenmosun, for Sainsbury's, said: "We are pleased to be working with St Modwen and the council in bringing this development forward.
"Many residents within Newport and the surrounding area travel out-of-town for their groceries shopping.
"With a 50,000sq ft sales floor, 530 parking spaces and a petrol station, the store would encourage more people to carry out their shopping in their own town.
"We can improve choice, provide great food at fair prices and offer competitively-priced fuel."
The news comes after a planning application was submitted by St Modwen in October. Julie Rossiter, for St Modwen, said: "We are delighted to be working with Sainsbury's to provide a quality store that meets the needs of local people."
The application is likely to go before Telford & Wrekin council next month.
But David Parker, for the Save Newport Campaign Group, today said: "It's not a done deal. We support the growth of Newport as a sustainable economy but we cannot support out-of-proportion, out-of-town retail developments."