Halesworth Co-op store to celebrate £1.7m revamp and new cafe

A revamp of the Central Co-op store in Halesworth will see an improved layout to make it easier to shop, along with better toilets and parking and outdoor customer seating.

The project, which involved customer input, will also see The Café in the Co-op rebranded and revamped.

It will be called Insomnia Coffee Shop and will be run by Maureen Took, who had ran the previous café.

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Mrs Took said: “I’ve been very fortunate to have been at the heart of the Halesworth community for many years.

"From back when I ran Edwards to my time with Central Co-op, I’ve enjoyed getting to know my customers.

"I’m excited to start a brand-new chapter with Insomnia where we’ll continue to feed regulars and meet new people too.

The proposed elevations for the enlarged Co-op store within the plans when the application to expand was filed in January 2023 (Image: DB3 Group)

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"I’m also delighted that we’re moving forward with our existing team who have established such a great relationship with our community.” 

The revamp will be celebrated with an opening ceremony on June 30 between 11am and 2pm.

The Co-Operative store on Saxons Way, Halesworth (Image: Google)

The community space, which has been expanded with this regeneration, is available for use and can be easily booked via the Insomnia Coffee Shop.