Lidl has announced the opening date of its new Wellington store.

The German-owned supermarket giant has confirmed that the outlet will be opened on March 23.

It comes after a leaflet was erroneously sent out by Lidl due to an 'administrative error' which publicised an opening date of February 23.

The leaflets caused some residents to question the February date, given the apparent workload still to be carried out at the Cades Roundabout site.

Construction on the supermarket began last June, with an initial progress report stating an intention to open by Christmas. By August it was reported that date had been moved to 'next spring'. Now it is confirmed to open on March 23.

The store is set to create 40 new permanent jobs, in addition to the construction jobs in place for the duration of the build.

When Somerset West and Taunton Council approved planning permission for the project, it noted there were 500 letters in support and just 26 against.

The development with an access off Nynehead Road will enable further investment in the area and the access may also serve a proposed new railway station for Wellington.

The leaflet error comes after Lidl apologised earlier this month on account of traffic congestion caused by temporary traffic lights on the edge of Wellington.

The traffic measures were put in place to allow for the construction of an entrance to the new store from Nynehead Road, and to install sewage pipes.

Concern has also been raised about the removal of a hedge on the site. Wellington town Cllr Mike McGuffie said "It will make the view of the building overbearing on the drive into Wellington."

A spokesperson for Somerset West and Taunton Council said: "An enforcement officer has recently visited and is satisfied that the works comply with the permission granted and the conditions which require the replacement of the former hedgerow with new trees and shrubs."