Decision details

Reopening of Bonington Theatre

Reference: D1034

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek authorisation from the Leader to reopen the Bonington Theatre for cinema use only with effect from 4 July 2020 in line with government guidance.

Decision:

THAT the Leader of the Council:

1)    Authorises the reopening of the Bonington Theatre from 4th July 2020 as detailed in this report.

2)    Delegates authority to the Director responsible for Leisure Services to authorise any operational measures necessary to facilitate the reopening of this facility.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable the reopening of the Bonington Theatre initially as a cinema, to give residents the opportunity to visit and use the facility for recreational purposes.

 

To ensure that any re-opening is undertaken in a way that is safe and to ensure any operational decisions can be taken quickly without overburdening the Executive.

Alternative options considered:

The Theatre could remain closed entirely until live performances are permitted, however, there is an opportunity to offer the cinema service to the public safely and in accordance with guidance. As such, in order to resume this service and provide the public with some recreational activity it is considered appropriate to reopen as a cinema until full service can be safely resumed and government permit the reopening of theatres for live performances.

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 03/07/2020

Date of decision: 03/07/2020

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