A NEW Co-op store will open its doors this week.

The store, on Wyke Old Lane in Bailiff Bridge, will open on Friday, September 20, and create 16 local jobs. 

The Co-op said it will include an in-store bakery and Costa Coffee Express machine.

"The online home delivery of groceries will become available through Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats – with groceries freshly picked in-store then delivered quickly and conveniently in the community," said a spokesperson.

"Parcel collection services are available through an InPost Locker and, DPD.

"An ATM provides access to cash in the community, and customer car parking is also available."

The spokesperson added: "Co-op is committed to supporting UK farmers, growers, and suppliers, with all of its fresh and frozen meat and poultry, including in its own-brand ready meals, pies and freshly prepared sandwiches, 100 per cent British.

"A soft plastic recycle unit is available in-store to enable the community to return harder to recycle ‘soft plastics’ including crisp packets and bread bags, lids from ready meals and yogurt pots, biscuit wrappers and, pet food pouches - ensuring all Co-op’s own food packaging is recyclable either through local authority kerbside collections, or the in-store recycling unit."

Lewis Robinson, Co-op store manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to have the opportunity to launch Co-op’s newest store - it looks fantastic, and we are really looking forward to welcoming our members and customers into their Co-op.

"Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life, and we have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling offer to serve and support our community, conveniently.

"Co-op also has a focus on delivering value, with member price savings across a wide range of everyday essentials so that the people who own our business, our member-owners, benefit every time they shop.”

More information on the benefits of Co-op Membership is available at www.coop.co.uk/membership

The store will be open between 7am and 10pm daily.