Residents of Peacehaven have been left frustrated as the much-anticipated redevelopment of the Meridian Centre, which was set to include a new Morrisons supermarket, has yet to begin. Since February, the town has been without a local supermarket, forcing residents to travel to Newhaven or Brighton for grocery shopping, where direct public transport options are limited. The nearest larger stores remain inconveniently located for many.
Morrisons acquired the site from the Co-op earlier this year, with promises of a new town centre that would include retail units and a much-needed supermarket. However, months have passed, and no visible progress has been made at the site.
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In response to concerns, a spokesperson for Morrisons told Sussex News Today, “The development has taken a number of years to come forward. Due to rising construction costs over that time and changes in market demand on the retail units proposed, we are working on a revised proposal that meets the demand and needs of our prospective customers and allows us to deliver a new viable town centre for Peacehaven.”
For further details on previous updates regarding the Meridian Centre, read more here.
