A supermarket has reassured a councillor they are keen to get open and trading in Bordon with a New Year’s “meet and greet” with residents planned.
Sainsbury’s remains committed to opening a branch in Bordon town centre according to Cllr Andy Tree as he’s seen floorplans and confidential papers.
The Whitehill Town Council leader recently met the firm’s Head of Supermarket Development amid recent concern about the pace of development in the town centre.
And the response was encouraging with Sainsbury’s talking Cllr Tree through their plans – which include an Argos click and collect point – in a direct reassurance.
He said: “They are keen to get open and start trading.
“I was told paperwork, solicitors, bureaucracy and the like is being worked through, prior to construction.
“Sainsbury's plan to come and meet at a public meeting in early 2025, which will be a great opportunity for everyone to learn more. My guess, and it’s just a guess, is that it will be ready in 2026.”