While panto season has just begun, one thing is for certain Cannock will likely be panto-less for many years to come. It was a couple of months ago when despite a raucous council meeting, Cannock Chase Council ordered for the currently lifeless Prince of Wales Theatre to not be given to a local community group... Continue Reading →
After a chaotic cabinet meeting and despite questions over transparency, Cannock Chase District Council has taken a decision that will likely lead to the bulldozing of Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre. Cannock Chase District Council commissioned The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) to produce an independent evaluation of a proposal that was submitted by... Continue Reading →
At the end of 2024, Cannock Chase Council announced the proposal to close down the towns local theatre and the Museum of Cannock Chase. Following the news that has caused outrage across the community, furthermore details have been obtained through a Freedom of Information request. Perhaps most shockingly, it revealed the council has done no... Continue Reading →
Despite a government funding deal to completely revamp the Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock Chase District Council has decided to not just scrap the revamp but to mothball the theatre while also closing the Museum of Cannock Chase at the same time. The council argues that it will be £350,000 well saved so it can... Continue Reading →
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