HALSTEAD’S newest business has announced its opening date, and it is just a few weeks away.

Town resident Rebecca White is working to bring her new Meow Cat Café to the town.

The stay-at-home-mum has been working on the plans for some time and has now secured premises for her new business.

The new café will be coming to the top of Halstead High Street, replacing the old Les Fleurs shop which closed down, between Crystal Healing and Costcutter.

Rebecca has been working to renovate and refurbish the inside, ready for the big day.

She said: “I get the keys to our cafe on May 5, and I’ve given myself 15 days to get all the work done inside.

“To say I’m stressed may be an understatement, however I’m welcoming this challenge with open arms.

“Our opening day will be Saturday, May 20. Our website is still under construction, however you will be able to make your bookings online once up and running.

“I really do look forward to seeing you all soon, and I hope that you will join us along for this journey.”

Rebecca received an astonishing 500 applications for just three vacancies at the business.

The cafe will have a list of rules to make sure its puts the felines first.

They include adhering to a two-door policy, keeping the noise level low, not disturbing cats in the quiet zone or waking sleeping ones, as well as not feeding cats without permission or pulling, chasing or picking up cats.

Children must be supervised at all times.

Bookings are now open, with additional reduced-capacity sessions for autism spectrum disorder adults and children.

Admission is £7 for adults, £3.50 for children and free for under-twos.

For more information or updates, visit the Meow Cat Café Facebook page or meowcatcafeessex.co.uk.