A brand-new Nisa store is set to open on the site of a former derelict pub after being left in disrepair for more than five years.”

The site of the former North Fields public house in Stamford, Lincolnshire, is due to open as a c-store and start trading this October, creating up to 15 jobs.

Shoppers will have access to a deli counter, hot and cold food-to-go, including a large selection of award-winning Co-op own label products within the 3,000 sq.ft. store.

Owner Siva Thievanayagam, who runs numerous convenience stores around Peterborough, purchased the site back in January.

Despite added complications of the coronavirus pandemic, development is running to schedule and Mr Thievanayagam excited to unveil his latest project to the local community.

He said: “We’ve worked really hard on the plans for this store. I really want people to walk in and get a good first impression as soon as they enter with a real wow factor.

“I want the store to have a modern feel but one that is different and unique and that the store is a place where shoppers enjoy their experience.”

With two self-scan checkouts, off road parking and 45 metres of chilled bays being added to the site, Mr Thievanayagam hopes his latest store will be a hit with Stamford shoppers.

He added: “We are situated in the middle of a large residential area and have a college directly across the road and so we plan to become an important part of the community, employing local people, serving the local area, working with them and supporting them with local causes.

“I have lots of ideas about how we will get involved and I’m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming our shoppers.”

Victoria Lockie, head of key accounts at Nisa, said: “Siva’s latest project is so exciting, and shoppers are truly going to be blown away when they see what it has to offer.

“The Nisa team has worked really closely with Siva to help bring the store concept to fruition and I have no doubt that local shoppers will be absolutely delighted when the store opens.”