15. A Cinema in Ross
To provide Ross-on-Wye with a cinema.
Strongly supported across all consultation exercises - Planning for Real (PfR), Focus Groups and Questionnaire.
Over 90% said that they would attend new releases and 34% said they would attend monthly.
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Issue |
To provide Ross-on-Wye with a cinema.
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Action |
Ross Sports and Leisure Federation (RSLF) to commission a feasibility study to examine the possibility of opening a cinema in Ross. This is the single most widely supported issue in the consultation and there was support amongst all age groups.
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Responsibility |
RSLF, the Youth Forum / 'Y Zone'
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Priority |
High priority. Medium to long term
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Progress To Date: |
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Sept 2011 |
A second cinema screen is being installed in the Y Zone (owned and run by the Herefordshire Council).
Flicks in the Sticks screenings continue in a separate county-wide programme in St. Mary's Church Hall. |
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Feb 2011 |
Town Council agree to spend £7,500 to fund the installation of new projector, sound equipment and screen at The Phoenix Theatre following proof of demand. |
| Nov 2010 |
The Ross Sports and Leisure Federation has been looking into improving the sports and leisure facilities in the town. It has been making progress on providing a cinema with the establishment of a cinema facility based at The Phoenix Theatre. In order to attract funding for a cinema proof of demand is required and should it be successful, will provide this proof to potential funders. |
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