New larger Louth Morrisons could create more than 40 jobs, firm says

The new store would provide more jobs for the town and offer a wider range of products, the supermarket chain said

A new larger Morrisons supermarket in Louth would create more than 40 jobs, according to the firm.

The retailer wants to demolish its existing store on Eastgate, which opened in 2009, and build a larger store on the same site.

The new shop would offer a wider range of items, with better accessibility and parking, Morrisons said.

If approved, construction is expected to last about 18 months with the number of employees rising from 87 to 130.

The store's accessibility would also be improved, with flat level access from the car park to the entrance, bosses say

Senior property manager for the firm Georgina French said: "As a town centre site, our store already plays an important role in attracting shoppers to Louth, so other shops and services benefit too.

"[We] think our current site is the best location to serve the town's growing needs," she said.

"It's now up to East Lindsey District Council to decide - hopefully with their support we can continue to serve the town for many years to come," she added.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the scheme has received widespread backing, with 88% of respondents to a public consultation supporting the move.