Bedlington Town Centre

Advance Northumberland is leading in the delivery of a major scheme that aims to comprehensively redevelop a high profile, brownfield site located in the heart of Bedlington Town Centre.

The scheme will reposition Bedlington as a retail destination, improving amenities and giving local people greater choice. The scheme includes the new supermarket Aldi.

Once completed, this development will form a pivotal focal point for the town whilst also delivering a mixed-use scheme with positive economic, social and physical benefits. The scheme has been designed to incorporate strong links with the existing shopping areas.

The current programme of work includes a new terrace of four retail units with the upper floor designed to provide six new apartments to rent in a mixture of 1 & 2 bedrooms which will be available for rental from Advance Northumberland Homes.

Progress

Starting in summer 2022 the former retail units fronting the Market Place were demolished to make way for the development.

Progress was halted in early 2023 when the contractor Tolent Construction entered administration. Advance Northumberland then took over as principal contractor to successfully complete Phase 1 which saw Greggs relocate to a larger store in September 2023.

The second phase, which includes three more retail units, and six apartments started in November 2023.

Update 

We have received notification that Surgo Construction has gone into administration and extend our sympathies to all involved.

Surgo were the appointed contractor to complete the second phase of the Bedlington Town Centre development project. Advance Northumberland and Northumberland County Council remain committed to delivering the project as planned. 

We are currently assessing the situation and impact this might have on the project. Discussions will also be ongoing to secure a new contractor and to restart works as soon as possible.

While it is inevitable that some time will be lost, we will work hard to keep this to a minimum and new completion dates will be communicated once contractors have been appointed.

August 2023

October 2022

Bedlington Town Regeneration Work

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