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An ageing Tipton supermarket will be demolished and replaced with a bigger building after receiving the backing of a council.

Sandwell Council has approved plans by Lidl to knock down its Great Bridge supermarket and replace it with a bigger store.

The supermarket chain would build the new supermarket on a neighbouring eyesore empty plot that was once home to an MOT and van sales garage.

The supermarket’s floorspace would increase from more than 1,300 square metres to over 2,100 square metres after the rebuild.

Lidl said it would employ up to 40 staff in the new store and opening hours would remain the same.

A bigger 101-space car park has also been included in the plans submitted to Sandwell Council alongside a relocated entrance from Horseley Heath.

The supermarket w

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