A former video store has been bought by Bexley Council as part of a town centre improvement scheme.

Blockbuster in Sidcup High Street has been purchased after being empty for several years.

Blockbusters filed for bankruptcy in 2010.

Councillor Linda Bailey, cabinet member for regeneration and growth, said: “We are very optimistic about the future of Sidcup and believe that developing this unit will help demonstrate how the town can continue to develop in a positive way.”

Sidcup has undergone improvement works in recent years including the installation of roundabouts at two junctions to improve traffic.

Shop owners have also had the chance to improve their store fronts.

The council said it is planning more improvements for the town centre in the future.