By Scunthorpe town centre set for brand new Italian-inspired bar and restaurant
Scunthorpe is set to see a brand-new Italian-inspired bar and restaurant in the heart of the town centre, the council have said.
Lucio’s, Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, will undergo a total transformation, thanks to government funding, which will protect and create at least 20 jobs.
LAVO, which is due to open on 28 April 2022, will offer customers a selection of delicious, authentic Italian dishes, including handmade pizzas.
The announcement follows the council’s ‘shop local’ campaign that encourages residents to support businesses in the area and help prop up the North Lincolnshire economy.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, stated:
“LAVO is another fantastic addition to Scunthorpe. More than 100 independent retailers, cafés and restaurants call the town centre home. These businesses, like LAVO, are at the heart of our vision for the new future of the town”
“We want to build a vibrant place full of unique experiences that more and more people will want to visit – the stylish offer available at restaurants like LAVO will help accomplish this”, he added.
“We have supported the owners throughout the process, including the application to access grant-funding streams, so to see work approaching completion is fantastic. I wish the business every success for the future”
The exciting launch of LAVO’s follows the confirmation that Scunthorpe is set to receive funding of more than £30m from the government’s Towns and Future High streets Fund.
Owners of LAVO Limited, Lee Whorton and Tim Mooring said:
“The ambition behind LAVO is to take our passion for great food and drink and combine this with stunning interiors to create a unique environment for the people of Scunthorpe”
“As well as the restaurant transformation, we have more than doubled the size of the bar area. Together, these offer an elegant, flexible space which can be enjoyed throughout the day and all night long, whether you are visiting on a dinner date or as part of a larger celebration”, they added.
“There is a real buzz around independent retail in Scunthorpe currently. It’s been a long journey, but we can’t wait to join the fantastic businesses here and serve that first drink to a customer”
“We would also like to share our thanks to North Lincolnshire Council. From the moment we first approached them they have fully embraced our vision and got behind the project, providing advice at every turn and helping us to access vital funding”
According to the North Lincolnshire council, LAVO had been granted funding from the Additional Resources and Hospitality and Tourism Grants.
It is understood that more than £200,00 has been injected into the visitor economy which will allow hospitality businesses in the area to flourish.
As a result of the grant being issued, more than 75 jobs will be created and protected.
