RETAIL giant Co-op is upgrade the interior of its Bacup store now plans for a larger outlet have been scrapped.

Rossendale council is seeking to compulsory purchase the former Co-op non-food outlet in Union Street, demolish the derelict building and clear the land for car parking.

The existing store, in Irwell Street, will have some internal remodelling, but United Norwest PR manager David Short said the work will probably be incorporated into plans for next year because it is too near to Christmas. and the end of the year to start anything now."

He said that the company was waiting for a surveyor's report about the former nightclub Horace's and then it should be placed back on the market.

The Co-op had an option to but J Whittaker's Mill but has now decided not to pursue it.