A BUSINESS owner has been left “devastated” after plans to open her new venture were pushed back again.

Rebecca White is set to launch her new Meow Cat Café in Halstead High Street.

She has been working on the plans for weeks after securing premises at the former Les Fleurs shop earlier this month.

The original opening date was planned for May 20, however, this date was pushed back, after internal issues in the building.

Rebecca said there was a “rotten floor, damp walls, leaking pipes and a whole electrical re-wire needed”.

Despite trying “every single thing” she could, Rebecca was forced to delay the opening to May 27.

However, despite ongoing hard work between herself and others, the opening date has been delayed for a second time.

Halstead Gazette: Owner - Rebecca was left devastated with the decision to delay the opening for a second timeOwner - Rebecca was left devastated with the decision to delay the opening for a second time (Image: N/A)

A “devastated” Rebecca said the delay happened due to the work not yet being finished.

In a statement she said: “Unfortunately, I’ve had another devastating blow, which means that once again I’m left with little option but to push back our opening date.

“To say I’m devastated would be the biggest understatement in the world.

“We’ve managed to squeeze a five-week refit into the space of two weeks which is absolutely incredible.

"Every single person who’s been working with Meow helping us get ready has worked their absolute hardest and I’m beyond proud of the work they’ve achieved.

“But I want our customers to have the best experience at Meow.

"I don’t want you coming into something that’s half finished and just not up to scratch of this business I’ve poured my heart into.

“Therefore, regrettably, I am once again pushing our opening day back by another week with Saturday, June 3, being our grand opening.

“I will once again start working my way through our bookings and contacting everybody who’s booked in this next week and either refunding you or re-arranging your visit.

“I am genuinely so sorry to let you down. I understand this will be both disappointing and frustrating for a lot of you who have already rescheduled with us once before.

“I can’t apologise enough for this. All I can do is promise you that this wait will be worth it.”