Lidl plans Bolton distribution centre with 500 jobs


Lidl has announced plans to open a distribution centre on a 44-acre site at Harworth Group’s flagship Logistics North development in Bolton, with the creation of up to 500 jobs.

Adjacent to Junction 4 of the M61, Logistics North is one of the region’s largest live commercial development, with outline planning consent in place for 4m sq ft of commercial space.

Adrienne Howells, Lidl UK’s Head of Warehouse Expansion, said, “With more British customers choosing Lidl as their family supermarket we are laser focused on the sustainable growth of our business.

“Once again we are delighted to reveal plans for another Lidl distrubution centre in Great Britain, bringing investment to Bolton, new jobs and additional support to our existing and future stores in the north of England.”