The opening date of a town’s new supermarket has been revealed.

Lidl has confirmed that its new store in Worthing’s Downlands Retail Park will officially open on August 29.

The opening will be marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8am attended by the Mayor of Worthing, Councillor Ibsha Choudhury.

The new store will feature the discounter’s bakery along with the Middle of Lidl as well as will customer toilets with baby changing facilities. There will also be parking for both cars and bicycles.

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The new store will generate almost half the energy it needs to operate from air-source heat pumps and solar panels on its entrance canopy.

Lidl has another store in the town’s North Street.

During the opening weekend, Worthing shoppers can look forward to Lidl Plus offers, complementary food sampling and deals on selected products from the Middle of Lidl, including a Salter food processor at £12.99, RRP £24.99.

The plans represent a multi-million-pound investment and have created up to 40 new jobs.

James Mitchell, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said: “We have seen demand for our best-value products continue to grow across the country, so we are excited to be opening our second store in Worthing.

“Not only will it deliver more high-paying jobs for those living in the area, but it will also provide even better access to our award-winning products. We would like to thank all those who have played a part in delivering this new store and look forward to welcoming customers through the doors in the coming weeks.”

Store opening hours will be between 8am and 10pm throughout Monday to Saturday and from 9.30am for browsing on Sunday, with tills open from 10am to 4pm.