A NEW coffee shop could be opened in Clacton, creating eight jobs.

Costa Coffee has submitted plans for change of use at a former card shop in Pier Avenue.

Plans show the coffee shop would be open daily from 6.30am to 8pm and would create eight jobs.

The shop would sell hot and cold drinks, as well as sandwiches and other cold foods.

A spokesman said: “We are currently evaluating opportunities in the Clacton area, but have no firm plans in place at this stage.”

Tendring Council is expected to make a decision on the plans by August 25.