Page 11 - City Life Magazine - Spring 2021
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          “This is fantastic news for Worcester and is evidence   cinema or an urban beach, along with play facilities for
          of the Government’s promise to invest in communities.   children.
          Our high street needs a boost at this point and I
          believe this funding will make a real difference,” says   The former Panama Jacks restaurant building will be
          the Leader of the City Council, Councillor Marc Bayliss.   purchased and used for leisure activities.

          NEW THEATRE AND MUSIC VENUE                            Vacant historic premises and listed buildings in the area
          FOR WORCESTER                                          will be restored and brought back into use.
          The former Scala Theatre ceased operating in 1973
          and will be bought by the City Council, along with the   The prominent Trinity House building will be
          Grade 2 listed Corn Exchange which is next door.       refurbished and converted into accommodation, with
                                                                 first-time buyers in mind. The first floor could become a
          These two iconic buildings will be brought back into   gym or a spa.
          use as a performance arts venue offering theatre, music
          and other events. The Swan Theatre will relocate from   Pedestrian and cycling access will be improved.
          its current home on The Moors to this new venue.
                                                                 WHO MADE THE BID?
          The former Co-op retail unit, which is opposite the    Worcester City Council prepared and submitted
          Corn Exchange and is currently vacant, could be        the successful bid to the Future High Streets Fund,
          used for a number of purposes: including office or     with support from Worcestershire County Council,
          co-working spaces and a dining club.                   Worcestershire LEP, the Crown Estate (owners of
                                                                 Crowngate Shopping Centre), the University of
          The Angel Place market will be reshaped and space      Worcester, Worcester BID, the owners of Trinity House,
          will be made for outdoor events such as a summer       market operator LSD Promotions and others.

          ARTIST’S IMPRESSIONS

























          Roof Garden                                            Angel Place Market



























          Corn Exchange                                          The Arches – entrance from Foregate Street



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