A Co-op store is close to reopening after a £515,000 revamp.

The supermarket in Summerfield Road, Cliftonville, is relaunching next Friday, October 26, following a overhaul.

Co-op’s membership scheme, where 1% of purchases goes to good causes, will help local charities and organisations.

Causes in the area currently benefitting include Palm Bay Primary School and Speak up CIC.

Store manager Kerry Older said: “We are delighted to be undertaking such a significant investment in Cliftonville and we’re confident that the improvements will help us to better serve the community. It’s an exciting time for the whole team.”

Area manager Carly Muggivan said: “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum. Our ambition is to ensure the store is a local hub, a real asset for the community.

“We also want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op.

"Our members make a difference locally and simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they are raising much needed funding for organisations in their area who contribute to improving local life.”