All the locations Aldi wants to build new stores as Basildon plans revealed
The store is Basildon is due to open in 2026 at the Westgate Shopping Centre, replacing JD Sports and OneBeyond.
The news, announced by Basildon Council leader Gavin Callaghan, marks a major milestone in the council's plans to rejuvenate the town centre.
This comes after Aldi revealed its list of priority locations across the UK where it would like to open new stores.
Mr Callaghan hailed the development as a 'real coup' for the area, promising 'hundreds of jobs' and increased footfall as part of broader efforts to attract major retailers and bolster the night-time economy.
The arrival of Aldi will also bring a revamp of Westgate's parking system, with 90 minutes of free parking on the surface level car park to be introduced.
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This is a move aimed at tackling long-standing frustrations over punitive parking charges.
The Basildon announcement coincides with Aldi's wider plans to grow its UK footprint.
Following a public call for location suggestions, the discount retailer has revealed priority areas across the country where it hopes to open new stores.
Braintree, Essex
Harlow, Essex
Rayleigh, Essex
Bromley, Greater London
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Ealing, Greater London
Ferndown, Dorset
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Kirkby, Merseyside
Largs, North Ayrshire
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Ponteland, Northumberland
South Croydon, Greater London
South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Uckfield, East Sussex
Warwick, Warwickshire
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Witney, Oxfordshire
Worthing, West Sussex
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