Queen’s Hall £8m revamp bid rejected
The venue had been hoping to win backing for a complete restoration of its main auditorium and the creation of a new 125-seater venue at the back.
The plans, which involved an overhaul of the café-bar and new backstage facilities, were aimed at securing the future of the listed building after previous attempts at a refurbishment stalled over planning restrictions and funding problems.
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City culture leader Richard Lewis said the council was “extremely disappointed” the Queen’s Hall, which is not council owned, had missed out. The venue was regarded as a priority for restoration.