Corby's centre is to be transformed under regeneration plans

Two major chain stores and a restaurant will open up when Willow Place is completed.

Mark Rymell, of Land Securities who are project developers at the site, said people would soon start to see work progressing on the rejuvenation scheme.

"Research revealed a mismatch with the population and the shops they want. The 22 new shops will capture money not currently coming into Corby," he said.