"Fantastic to see businesses thriving" - Delight as new dessert and sweet shop opens its doors in Leigh Park

Just Sweetz and Treatz opened its doors Greywell Shopping Centre and Park Parade with a helping hand after receiving a grant of £10,000 to relocate and refurbish the unit.

The grant was part of a Vacant Shop Scheme to encourage more footfall into the area, with Councillor Gillian Harris, Havant Borough Council’s cabinet lead for regeneration and communities doing the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the store.

Councillor Harris said: “The Vacant Shop Scheme is all about breathing new life into our local shopping areas. I am in full support of this great initiative and it is fantastic to see businesses like this thriving in Leigh Park. I wish them the best of luck.”

Shelley Somes, owner of Just Sweetz and Treatz, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to offer a place where people can enjoy a little treat – from home baked goods and delicious desserts, to hampers and pick and mix sweets, there is something for everyone!

"Thank you to Havant Borough Council for giving us this opportunity.”

Just Sweetz and Treats is the third small local business which has opened in Leigh Park through the Vacant Shop Scheme. This scheme is no longer open to new applications as all grants have now been allocated.