A brand new Co-op store has opened in Welling today (February 23) creating 18 local jobs.

The new store, Wrotham Road, has 2,700 sq ft  of space and features an in-store bakery along with a variety of food and drink options, including vegan, plant-based and Fairtrade products.

News Shopper: The new Welling Co-op is now openThe new Welling Co-op is now open (Image: Co-op)

The store is also set to boast a Costa Coffee Express machine, although this will be installed at a later date.

The new store offers customer car parking, an ATM and parcel collection services at the on-site InPost Locker.

News Shopper: The new store includes a bakery sectionThe new store includes a bakery section (Image: Co-op)

For shoppers looking for online home delivery services, the store will offer delivery via Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

It will have a recycling unit for customers to recycle soft plastics such as biscuit wrappers and yoghurt pots.

News Shopper: Parcels can be collected at the InPost lockers on site.Parcels can be collected at the InPost lockers on site. (Image: Co-op)

Co-op’s new Welling store will be open daily from 7am- 10pm.

Co-op store manager, Michael McDaniels, said: “We have had a great response. The whole team is delighted to have had the opportunity to launch Co-op’s newest store.

News Shopper: There is also a facility to trade in pre-loved tech devicesThere is also a facility to trade in pre-loved tech devices (Image: Co-op)

“Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life, and we’ve worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a really compelling offer, conveniently.

“This includes a focus on delivering member-value so that the people who own our business, Co-op's member-owners, benefit every time they shop.”

News Shopper: Store Manager Michael McDanielsStore Manager Michael McDaniels (Image: Co-op)