Co op confirms opening day for new petrol station and food store off A47 at Necton

The Co-op's new petrol filling station and food store off the A47 at Necton is set to open on Friday following a multi-million pound redevelopment of a disused site.

The whole site opens up for business at 6am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place at 10am at the new store, which has created 25 jobs.

The Co-op’s Membership scheme will be available where members receive a five per cent reward when they purchase own brand products and services, with the Co-op giving a further one per cent to local causes.

And students holding the NUS extra (TOTUM) card to support them during their studies will also be offered a ten per cent discount off groceries.

The 24-hour petrol station will sell unleaded petrol, diesel and Super unleaded petrol and diesel fuel, and includes a jet wash, air and water.

Customer car parking and toilets are also available with the food store – which is approximately 2,500 sq ft. Costa coffee will be available as well as an in-store bakery, alongside its focus on fresh, healthy foods, meal ideas, hot food, sandwiches, award-winning wines and essentials.

The store itself runs on 100 per cent renewable electricity and offers compostable carrier bags instead of single-use plastic bags.

On the same site there is a separate drive-through Costa, and an electric car charging station

Eddie Jenkinson, National Fuels Manager, Co-op, said: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to make such a significant investment in Necton in order to serve the needs of the local community. We have been having a great response, and the development brings a disused site back to life for the benefit of both the community and visitors to the region – and it’s a great way to mark the 175th anniversary year of the Co-op."

Sam Winter, Co-op area manager, said: “It is our aim to establish the store at the heart of local life and contribute to the community – the store will have a great look and range. It’s all about getting closer to our members and customers, providing what they want, need and care about, conveniently.

“We also want customers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op, and that the Co-op gives back to its members and the community. Our members help us to make a difference locally, raising money for local causes simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us."

More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting https://www.coop.co.uk/membership