Summary of Regeneration Benefits

• The regeneration of a predominantly derelict and contaminated site which can only be achieved with a high value development such as a supermarket.
• More than 400 new and full time jobs at Sainsbury's and additional jobs through the mixed use employment scheme.
• A commitment to training in the workplace. Sainsbury's is the first national retailer to offer every member of staff the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications equivalent to five GCSEs at A-C grade.
• Effective competition to other supermarket retailers, more choice for local shoppers and a reduction in the number of shoppers travelling out of the area.
• The UK's greenest supermarket as voted by a team of independent environmental analysts in September 2008.