Local LIb Dem councillor James O’Rourkes blog carries news of the High St FOCUS team’s recent briefing on the future of the former EMD site in Hoe St.

The historic building, owned by the UK Church of God, has been earmarked for a redevelopment that will see a theatre, cafe and gallery placed on the site complex.

Cllr O’Rourke has been the first to bring you news of the plans after he discovered that talks over the future of the former cinema were taking place between owners and cabinet members.  The High St LIb Dem team have given a cautious welcome to the plans.

Read more of what Cllr O’Rourke has to say on the issue at his excellent blogsite.