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Posted: 27 Aug 2021


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HFF from Junction 11A of the M1

HFF from Junction 11A  of the M1
An enormous new distribution centre for Lidl is being built right now.

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25/01/2018
Lidl UK have announced that they plan to open their new distribution centre in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire, following the sale agreed with the Houghton Regis Management Company.
The new distribution centre will be the largest of Lidl's warehouses in the UK, based on a 58 acres (23-hectare) site adjacent to Junc 11a of the M1.
This is the first deal to be announced from the North of Houghton Regis development site.
Central Bedfordshire Council have been instrumental in facilitating this opportunity which follows extensive investment in the area to complete both the A5-M1 link road and Woodside Link, which connect to the new M1 junction.
Jason Longhurst, Director of Regeneration and Business at Central Bedfordshire Council said, “The site has outline permission for a mixed-use development at North Houghton Regis, including warehousing, alongside the new junction 11a of the M1.
Lidl’s interest in coming to the Houghton Regis business park is great news for the local community. It demonstrates how our commitment to building roads and infrastructure can lead to local jobs.
The council helped fund both the Woodside Link and A5-M1 link roads, which opened last summer and connect the business parks to the new M1 junction. Since construction of the roads started, more than 50 new deals have been completed for industrial and distribution units across Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard, and the investment generated or planned for the area is already worth an estimated £2bn.
We look forward to bringing yet more companies and jobs to the area

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 Herb Riddle
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Hi Nick, these things are always quite amazing to watch go up. One moment there is nothing the other we have these giant structures. I always have mixed feelings about big warehouse projects, in a way blotting the landscape but I use Lidl too and they must have there warehouses somewhere. More pollution and noise nearby but I imagine not too many scholls or houses on the doorstep here. As you say, councils are always more than happy to receive extra income and jobs for the locals.

Keep safe, Herb
3 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club has replied
Thank you Andrea
3 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club has replied
Thank you too Fred
3 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club has replied
Hi Peter

Over the years I've seen a few lorries on the hard shoulder near J11 with police cars all around and refugees pouring out of the trailers and trying to run off. I guess that they have friends or relatives in or around Luton. Of course Toddington Services is not far away for a safer decamp.

Thanks for your good wishes ~ Hanwe

Nick
3 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Hi Herb

5000 new houses are to be built as a part of this major development that covers a very large area

Stay Safe
3 years ago.

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