Supermarket plan heralds further change in Castle Brom

THE Tesco Metro store, in Castle Bromwich, has closed its doors.
It's understood that the Timberley Lane premises is to be refurbished and will be reopening in the autumn as Jack's - a discount supermarket chain that Tesco itself has set up to rival other budget outlets such as Aldi and Lidl.
Last month it was reported that around 60 sites nationwide had been identified to launch the new brand.
The closure of the current store a few days ago is one of a number of changes underway in the middle of Castle Bromwich.
A planning application has already been submitted to change the former HSBC site, on the Bradford Road, into a grilled chicken restaurant.
And an application has also been submitted to Solihull Council for the creation of a new Timpsons outfit at the Morrisons store, on Chester Road.
Both of these proposals will be decided by the local authority at a later date.