Following a two-week delay, the Lidl store on Westhampnett Road, which has replaced the existing branch at Portfield Way, opened after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8am. Lidl GB’s regional head of property, James Mitchell, said: “We are delighted to have opened the doors to the new Lidl store in Chichester today. It is great for us to be able to create more jobs and investment opportunities in the area, and we’re pleased to be serving our multi-award winning products to the local community.” The opening was initially scheduled for February 27 but, 'due to a delay in the completion of highway safety works' outside the store, it was pushed back by two weeks. Read more here The new supermarket forms part of the company’s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans which will see it open more than 50 stores a year. 'Up to 20 new jobs' have also been created for the local community. In a post on Twitter this morning, Chichester District Council chairman Elizabeth Hamilton wrote: "About to start shopping after attending opening of new Lidl store in Chichester. Can report very good selection of reasonably priced goods including toilet rolls!"
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Josh Hathi (store manager) with staff members Simon Hickey (left) and Damian Vidal (right). Pic Steve Robards SR2003121
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The new store has trolleys designed for children. Pic Steve Robards SR2003121
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Chichester's new Lidl store opens. Pic Steve Robards SR2003121
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Alison Louise Dixson said her son 'absolutely loved' the child sized trolley