A CAR park at a former town centre supermarket will cease operation this weekend because the building is undergoing refurbishment.

The site at Chalon Way is being revamped by landowners Tesco, which is negotiating with another company to open there.

Since the store closed to make way for its new superstore next to Langtree Park, St Helens Council has been running the car park as a pay on exit facility.

However, because of the new development, the council will now cease operating the site with the last day of opening on Saturday, June 9.

The car parks has been used by shoppers and Saints supporters.

The council stresses there is adequate parking in the town centre to cater for the demand.

Deputy leader of St Helens Council, Barrie Grunewald, expressed delight that the site will be brought back into retail use.

He said: “It is in a key position for town centre trading and this news is a welcome boost.”