Sutton Coldfield nears completion

Another supermarket is about to open its doors in Mere Green. The new Aldi on Belwell Lane will open on October 31 and will offer even more choice to locals, but is not welcomed by everyone, who fear it will add to traffic chaos.

It joins fellow discount store Lidl, only recently opened, superstore Sainsbury’s, the M&S foodhall and the smaller food outlet in Poundland.

It is sited on the old Waitrose, the former Flints bar and neighbouring Atlas house, which were demolished to make way for the newcomer.

Work is still underway, but it has refreshed a part of Mere Green that had been derelict for years.

While many welcome the new store which will compete directly with Lidl, others are worried about the traffic implications.

Four Oaks resident Marion James said: “The traffic island at Mere Green has been bad enough since Lidl and the Mulberry Walk complex opened, but this new store, just above the island will cause more chaos.”