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# Construction work begins on new Burntwood supermarket
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/construction-work-begins-on-new-burntwood-supermarket/
- Published: 2025-04-24T07:23:42.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-24T07:23:57.000Z
- Description: Construction work has begun on a new supermarket in Burntwood.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:49, News

CONSTRUCTION work has begun on a new supermarket in Burntwood.

Lidl is building on the plot off Cannock Road with the store expected to open early next year.

The 1,500 square metre outlet will also feature a bakery, customer toilets and parking. It is expected to create around 40 new jobs.

Joe Caunt, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said:

> “It’s fantastic to see construction underway on our first store in Burntwood.  
>  
> “This brand-new store reflects our commitment to making our quality, affordable offering accessible to communities across the country.  
>  
> “We’re proud to say that this state-of-the-art discount supermarket will create around 40 new jobs, with all colleagues receiving amongst the highest hourly rates in the sector.  
>  
> “We’re currently on track to open our doors at the beginning of next year and look forward to keeping the community updated.”