National supermarket chain LIDL have now submitted their planning application to build a new store in Westhoughton. The application, which has been received by Bolton Council, is for the site of the former Greenfields Private Members’ Club off the Wigan Road/Cricketers Way junction. The planning application number is 81747/09 if residents wish to submit their [...]

The national supermarket chain LIDL are considering building a new supermarket on the site of Greenfields Private Members’ Club. The former club, located at the junction of Wigan Road and Cricketers Way, was going to be demolished to make way for new apartments.

The national supermarket chain ALDI are considering building a new supermarket on the site of Greenfields Private Members’ Club, according to press speculation. The club, located at the junction of Wigan Road and Cricketers Way, was going to be demolished to make way for new apartments.

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s plans for a £7.5 million store off Cricketer’s Way have been passed by Bolton Council. As part of their planned move, they will fund a state-of-the-art new ground which will be home to Westhoughton’s cricket and rugby league clubs. The supermarket will create around 220 new jobs in the town.