The Empire Cinema in Sutton Coldfield which has remained closed since the second lockdown could be getting a luxury upgrade Click the link to find out more. đ
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The new Poundland Local store is proposed to replace the Nisa convenience store in Boldmere Road. A discount retailing giant is to open a new Birmingham convenience store – the first of this format in the West Midlands. Click the link for more information. đ
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The Empire Cinema in Sutton Coldfield shut its doors due to the second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in November 2020 and has not reopened.
Last month its owners revealed bombshell plans to sell off the venues carpark to developers McCarthy and Stone who want to build a 43 apartment retirement complex.
Empire cinemas have issued a statement saying that they intend to use the funds generated by the sale to refurbish the Grade II – listed Art Deco cinema and make it fit for the 21st Century.
Cinema goer Richard Haynes who like many of us me included has been using the cinema since childhood has said he is determined that the venue be reopened for its intended purpose. He has set up a campaign group, Future of Cinema in Sutton Coldfield (FoCiS), which wants to work âpositivelyâ with Empire Cinemas to preserve its long-term future in the town. But if that falls through, his group is considering registering the venue, which first opened in 1938, as an asset of community value, as an âinsurance policyâ to get first refusal with any sell-off.
What’s on In Sutton Coldfield will certainly be supporting Richard in his campaign.
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At 12.00pm today the latest Ale Hub Micropub opened in Mere Green, this is number 4 for the enterprising owners Cambell and Connor with the others in Worcester and two in Solihull.
The Ale Hub is a micropub specialising in cask ales, craft beers and a variety of gins. We are a pub that listens to it’s customers, brings that traditional pub feel to the community, and offers a variety of classic pub snacks.
“The Ale Hub Micropub is a family run business who’s goal is to revitalise the local pub scene and provide the community with a choice of refreshing and well-kept beverages in a relaxed and friendly environment. This was based on personal experiences at existing drinking establishments where the ale was often poorly kept and the lines were not properly maintained. We decided to create an establishment where quality and cleanliness were the priority. At the Ale Hub you know this is guaranteed and all our drinks have been kept properly and treated with the respect they deserve, meaning you get a fantastic service and most importantly a delicious drink.
We offer a range of Gins, Wines and revolving Cask Ales so you will always find something that you will enjoy. We like to try lots of different Cask and Craft Beers so we will rotate the lines to suit different tastes.”
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The Inkwell at Lichfield officially opens its doors this week unveiling a brand-new look and feel and reinvigorated menu. After a series of soft launches, where the team served up tasty new dishes and cocktails from its refreshed menu, the pub is now open to the local community of Lichfield. The Inkwell at Lichfield celebrated with a launch party (25 November) yesterday evening, including a pop-up bar and live music session, complete with delicious canapés and drinks ahead of the official opening today, 26 November. The country pub hosted an exclusive VIP event (24 November) where local media and influencers had the opportunity to sample the new menu and enjoy an authentic pub experience.
Sally & Richard Hammond, General Managers at The Inkwell at Lichfield, said: âWeâre delighted to see people reuniting and socialising at the Inkwell at Lichfield. Our team has worked incredibly hard to ensure our soft launches ran smoothly â weâre very pleased by the turn out and the feedback weâve received so far and canât wait for everyone to come down and experience the new setting and menu for themselves.â
More information can be found https://www.inkwelllichfield.co.uk/
Is balanced to cover all business sectors Seeks to create and take advantage of new opportunities Remains relevant and has deliverable and achievable objectives Tackles issues identified by businesses with the aim of creating a positive and more profitable trading environment”The ÂŁ50 million transport transformation for Sutton Coldfield could be underway in 14 months. Work could start on the HS2 Gateway bus and train interchange in 2023. The recently appointed Regeneration Programme Director, Jan Rowley, confirmed work could commence as early as January 2023 during a town centre masterplan progress report
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Built Unique Co are opening a new Gym in the former Blockbusters Store which was recently home DHP Kitchens.
It will focus on “functional fitness programmes” for everyone. Setting apart from other gyms in the area â it will concentrate on âfunctional fitnessâ â movements that reflect everyday movements âengaging multiple muscle groupsâ at the same time.
The new gyms Managing Director Gary Smith said
âI have always had a passion for fitness and in particular functional fitness – itâs how I met many of Built Unique Coâs investors.
âWeâve always talked about opening a gym and with Sutton Coldfieldâs vibrancy and âbeing on the upâ, it felt like the perfect town to trial our âhigh street gymâ concept.”
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