Scartho's new Lincolnshire Co-op store almost ready to open

The new Lincolnshire Co-op store in Waltham Road, Scartho, takes shape
-Credit: (Image: Lincolnshire Co-op)


The new Lincolnshire Co-op convenience store in Scartho is set to open in a few weeks' time.

The shop is scheduled to welcome customers from Thursday, October 31, following a £2m transformation of the former St John Fisher Catholic Church site in Waltham Road. The chain was originally given planning permission to demolish the church and build the store in July 2022, with work beginning at the start of this year.

This significant store investment has generated 13 new local job opportunities, and the team is gearing up to welcome the Scartho community into their store.

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As part of its membership scheme, Lincolnshire Co-op offers a dividend card that provides members with exclusive benefits, including cashback on most products, access to special offers, invitations to member events, and more.

When members use their dividend card, the society's Community Champions scheme also receives donations, supporting hundreds of local charities annually. The Grimsby and Cleethorpes District Scout Council and Springfield Primary Academy in Grimsby will both benefit from the funding raised at the Scartho Food Store.

Rik Greig, member engagement manager, said: "We're excited to be joining the Scartho community and look forward to welcoming many new members who'll benefit from earning cashback for themselves and their community.

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"By simply scanning their dividend card, they'll be helping to make good things happen right on their doorstep, from supporting local breakfast clubs to community groups!"

The store will feature a range of locally-sourced products, including Chapman's fishcakes and Alfred Enderby haddock and salmon from Grimsby, Blyton ice cream made in Gainsborough, and Mr Huda's curry paste from Scunthorpe.

Additionally, Costa Coffee Express and Tango Ice Blast machines will be available, adding to a broader range of in-store services such as freshly baked bread, a selection of meal options including COOK frozen meals and puddings, and chilled wine and beer.

The development will also provide 22 additional car parking spaces for shoppers, two of which are designated for disabled customers.