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Central England Co-operative reveals the end of single-use carrier bags in its food stores as it marks World Environment Day

Central England Co-operative has announced it no longer offers single-use carrier bags in its food stores as it reaffirms its commitment to the environment.

5 June 2019

Staffordshire farm partners with Central England Co-op to bring its locally produced and award-winning crisps into 48 stores across the area

A Staffordshire farm’s award-winning crisps will now be stocked by a major retailer in 48 of its stores as Lichfield-based Central England Co-op reaffirmed…

9 May 2019

Parking at our Food Stores

“We have recently expanded our working relationship with Smart Parking, who are running a car park management system, at eight of our Food Stores to ensure…

9 May 2019

Central England Co-operative Funeralcare gets set to host events in Lincolnshire to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week

Staff at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare are gearing up to host events across Lincolnshire as part of an effort to get people talking more freely…

30 April 2019

Market Harborough store manager celebrates hitting 30 years’ service at Central England Co-op

A Market Harborough supermarket boss is celebrating after clocking up 30 years of bringing smiles to the faces of Central England Co-op customers.

9 April 2019

Central England Co-operative officially opens its new store in Sawston following an investment of £600,000

Central England Co-op has officially opened its new store in Sawston following an investment of £600,000.

15 February 2019

First look behind the scenes at new Nottingham Central England Co-op Food Store ahead of official opening

These exclusive images offer a first look behind the scenes at the new Central England Co-op Food Store in Nottingham.

7 February 2019

New Central England Co-op Food Store coming soon to Sawston

Central England Co-op can today announce that it has completed the purchase of Gravelle’s Budgens store in High Street, Sawston.

4 February 2019

Co-op announces plans for multi-million pound investment in Leicestershire during 2019

Central England Co-op has outlined an ambitious investment plan to open over 10 new Food Stores and Funeral Homes and revamp dozens more throughout 2019 -…

30 January 2019

Images show first look behind the scenes at new Stafford Central England Co-op ahead of opening

These exclusive images offer people their first look behind the scenes at the new Central England Co-op Food Store in Stafford.

28 January 2019

Central England Co-op celebrates official opening of revamped funeral home in Leicester

Dozens of special guests were on hand to mark the re-opening of a revamped funeral home in Leicester.

24 January 2019

Central England Co-operative reveals opening date for its new Nottingham Food Store

Central England Co-operative can today reveal the launch date of its brand new Food Store in Nottingham.

24 January 2019

Central England Co-operative introduces award-winning COOK frozen food into selected stores

Shoppers at Central England Co-op can now enjoy a new range of frozen food thanks to the introduction of the award-winning COOK brand at a select number of…

22 January 2019

Central England Co-op reveals opening date for its new Stafford Food Store

Central England Co-operative can today reveal the launch date of its brand new Food Store in Stafford.

14 January 2019

Co-op Funeral Director retires after nearly 40 years of service in Northamptonshire

A Central England Co-operative Funeralcare colleague who has been helping families say goodbye to their loved ones for nearly 40 years has decided to…

21 December 2018