Shopmobility rolls up the shutters

Redditch Borough Council’s Shopmobility service is finally moving into its new home at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre.

After months of refurbishment, the council’s Shopmobility service will move into the unit at 9 George Walk, opposite the rear entrance to Primark.

The new premises will officially open its doors on Tuesday 10^th June 2025 at 9am.

To celebrate the opening of the new premises, Shopmobility are offering all customers 50% off their first hire from the 10^th to 24th of June.

As well as a new location, the new updated fleet of scooters will also be coming very soon, giving users more modern options to utilise during their time in Redditch.

Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Safeguarding, Cllr Monica Stringfellow said: “The Shopmobility service is integral to Redditch Town Centre and it finally moving to a more accessible location with a brand-new fleet, can only be a good thing for residents and visitors alike. The new base will also be a more suitable environment for staff and volunteers to work from.”

The new location will provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere as well as an easier to find location, which will give easier access to public transport.   

The successful Redditch Dial a Ride drops users at Car Park 3, where the current Shopmobility office is, the plan would be for staff to meet users there with scooters so although the base has moved the service doesn’t slip.

Leader of Redditch Borough Council, Cllr Sharon Harvey, said: “It’s brilliant news that the new location for our Shopmobility service is ready to open! With this investment, it gives people more confidence in the fleet as well as giving better access to the service for public transport users whilst not compromising the fantastic offering currently in place.”

“I don’t want to put a wall around Redditch, I want people to visit Redditch, making Shopmobility more accessible to all is a brilliant way to encourage that and break down any barriers.”

The council encourages Shopmobility users and residents to keep an eye out on social media for any further launch event details.