St Helens Labour has delivered another major regeneration project for the borough, with plans for a brand-new Aldi food store and wider mixed-use development on Laffak Road officially approved by the Labour-led St Helens Borough Council.
The development will transform a long-derelict brownfield site, bringing it back into productive use and supporting the Labour administration’s vision for sustainable growth, local jobs, and improved transport links.
The approved hybrid application includes detailed plans for the new Aldi food store, as well as outline proposals for a new care home, two food and drink units, and a small parade of commercial spaces, all to follow in future planning phases.
As part of the scheme, Aldi will realign Laffak Road in line with the Council’s development brief and reserve land for the proposed Carr Mill rail station — supporting Labour’s commitment to better connectivity and investment in local infrastructure.
This £12 million investment will create at least 40 new jobs, all paying a minimum of £13.02 per hour, while offering residents in St Helens greater access to affordable, high-quality food shopping.
I look forward to seeing the development progress alongside our exciting plans for the new Carr Mill rail station that will be delivered in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. - Cllr Richard McCauley, Cabinet Member for Regeneration
Councillor Richard McCauley, Cabinet Member for Regeneration at St Helens Borough Council, said:
“As a Labour council we are committed to supporting the redevelopment of brownfield sites and to work progressively with developers to provide quality facilities for the people of St Helens, so I’m incredibly proud to hear the recognition for our high-performing Planning Service .
Attracting a multi award-winning employer like ALDI to the north of the borough will also open up new, good employment opportunities for our residents and I look forward to seeing the development progress alongside our exciting plans for the new Carr Mill rail station that will be delivered in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.”