The German discount store already has one supermarket on Langer Road in the south of the town. The new store will be on Walton Avenue opposite Dock Gate One.

A new Lidl supermarket is to open in Felixstowe at the end of the month.

The store will open on February 22 with a ribbon cutting ceremony being held at 8am.

Lidl UK’s regional head of property, Colin Rimmer commented: “We would like to thank all those who have played a part in bringing another Lidl store to Felixstowe.

“It is great for us to be able to create more jobs and investment opportunities in the area, and we can’t wait to open our doors and offering our fresh, quality, great value products.”

The new store will create 40 new jobs in Felixstowe and will feature an in-store bakery, longer style tills with dual packing .

The shop will be open from 8am-10pm weekdays and 11am- 5pm on Sundays.