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Search the Public Notice PortalREDEVELOPMENT work is set to begin in the new year, breathing a new lease of life into an historic Wolverhampton cinema.
Wolverhampton Council has said work on the Grade II listed Chubb Building will begin in January 2025, converting it from an outdated two-screen venue into a newly refurbished four-screen cinema.
Independent developers PDJ will be converting the 8,000 sqft council-owned space and hope to complete the refurbishment work in Spring 2025.
Wolverhampton council has said it is making a joint investment with PDJ of £2 million into the project, with expectations that the new cinema will boost the local economy by £500,000 annually.
It is also predicted the new cinema will attract up to 130,000 visitors a year to the city centre at full flow and create three permanent and between 20 and 25 part-time jobs.
James Jervis, Director at PDJ Management, said: "We are delighted to be starting work on this exciting venture, bringing cinema back to the city centre once more.
“We feel this offering will add something new and exciting to the area and will provide the latest in cinema technology, from laser projection to Dolby-powered sound with the comfiest seats available.”
The redevelopment is part of a transformation in Wolverhampton City, with the aim of creating new destinations, better public spaces and inner city living opportunities and a broader entertainment and events programme, to attract more visitors and help both existing and new businesses to thrive.
Wolverhampton Council are working closely with the Chubb Building landlord, Midlands Industrial Association (MIA), on the project.
Councillor Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, said: “PDJ’s transformation of this cinema space will deliver an exciting, affordable luxury offer in our city centre in the New Year.
Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, added: “Alongside the new cinema, the city centre will also be boosted by the opening of a new leisure hub at the Mander Centre - anchored by Superbowl UK - in early 2025 and, working alongside popular venues like the art gallery, Grand Theatre and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, will all drive footfall to support local businesses.”
Andy Munro, Chairman of Midlands Industrial Association said: “As landlords, Midland Industrial Association are very pleased to welcome a top class cinema operator like PDJ to the Chubb.
“They have a track record of operating in unique buildings and, as such, they should be a real asset both to the Chubb and Wolverhampton itself.”
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