CHICHESTER Conservative MP Gillian Keegan cut the ribbon to officially open the newly-refurbished Covers Home Ideas.

Mrs Keegan was given a tour of the showroom by store tanager Richard Murrell.

He explained how the store had undergone an extensive redevelopment programme to make it easier for customers to navigate.

She was also shown the wide number of new products that had been added to the range.

Gillian Keegan MP said: “It’s important to celebrate successful local businesses.

“Companies like Covers are important for the economic development of the Chichester area and I was delighted to visit and officially open the refurbished showroom.”

Mr Murrell said: “We’ve worked hard to become one of the leading businesses in the area.

“We’ve built a loyal customer base and encourage the local community to use us for their DIY needs.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Gillian Keegan MP to give her a tour and show how we’re heavily investing in Covers Home Ideas for the benefit of people in the area.”

Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has been in operation for over 170 years and has a chain of depots throughout the South Coast of England, open to the trade and to the public.

They are specialist timber and builders merchants, but also supply a wide range of products and services for both the building trade and for home DIY.