Brownhills Getting a Bigger Aldi At Derelict Shopping Centre

The abandoned Ravenscourt shopping precinct in Brownhills has been bought by Aldi, with a new store planned to open on the site in 2022.

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The supermarket giant still needs to wait for planning permission approval from Walsall Council, but if granted will see the current Aldi on the High Street closed to make way for a much bigger one on the Ravenscourt site with space on a car park for 100 cars.

The retail giant says that the new store will have a wider variety of products and wider aisles than the current Brownhills store with an estimate that it will be 50% bigger.

Robin Williams, Aldi’s Regional Property Director said:

“We are thrilled to be bringing forward our plans for relocating the Brownhills store. We have been working tirelessly alongside Walsall Council Deputy Leader Councillor Adrian Andrew and Council Officers who have been truly supportive in getting us to where we are today.

Our proposals to relocate the store will ensure we can continue providing jobs and investment into the local economy, whilst offering our range of award-winning products to our customers.

By relocating so close, we can continue to serve our dedicated customer base, but ensure the long-term future of the store and preserve our commitment to Brownhills”.

Cllr Adrian Andrew said: “Our administration has pledged to sort out the problem of the derelict Ravenscourt on behalf of the people of Brownhills and by working with the previous owners for many years and more recently Aldi we have had a fantastic outcome. I have to thank the ward Councillors, Wendy Morton MP and Mayor Andy Street for keeping the pressure on and supporting us making progress.

There will of course be a planning application and process that will follow, with the decision made by the planning committee but the purchase of Ravenscourt by Aldi is a game changer for Brownhills, and we thank Aldi for working with us and investing in Brownhills.”

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