POUNDLAND is set to open its first store in Braintree.

The budget chain is in the process of moving into an empty commercial space in George Yard Shopping Centre which was previously occupied by Poundworld.

Poundworld closed its store in Braintree last year after the firm went into administration in June.

There is no time frame yet for when the new Poundland shop will open but advertising has been placed in the front window of the building it will be moving into.

The company, which was founded in 1990, has more than 800 stores across the UK, with the nearest currently to Braintree being in The Grove Shopping Centre in Witham.

It is understand job vacancies have been advertised for the new shop but their are none currently listed on Poundland's website.

The firm was contacted for comment but did not respond.