ALDI has announced plans to extend its supermarket in Moreton and is inviting shoppers to have their say.

Proposals for the branch on Hoylake Road include a new, larger food store designed to improve convenience with a more customer-focussed layout to allow products to be found more easily with wider aisles and more natural lighting.

A spokesperson for Aldi said the proposed extension would not only represent a significant investment in Moreton, but would also create 10 new full time and part time in-store, as well as further employment opportunities during construction and via the supply chain.

The new store will include initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact, such as: all electricity used in store will be from renewable energy sources, four electric vehicle charging points with further infrastructure for future need and an on site heat recovery system which means the store is self heating.

The store would be designed to improve convenience with a more customer-focussed layout to allow products to be found more easily with wider aisles and more natural lighting.

The proposals would also provide 32 additional customer car parking spaces bringing the total to 118 spaces.

Michael Breeze, property manager for Aldi, said: "After being a part of the local community for many years, we are delighted to announce our continued long-term investment in Moreton.

"Aldi's existing store is over-trading and no longer fit for purpose for our loyal customers.

"More space is required to improve the customer experience and continue to deliver the high standards that our customers have come to expect.

"We want to hear from local people before we submit a planning application in the coming weeks, and encourage residents to share their views."

To have your say, visit www.aldiconsultation.co.uk/moreton/ , call the freephone project information line 0800 298 7040, or email feedback@consultation-online.co.uk.