Purpose

To allocate UKSPF
funding to provide a remedial solution to the main auditorium roof
at Romiley Forum.

Content

Romiley Forum was constructed in the early 1970s,
opening in 1972. The freehold of the site is owned by SMBC and
there is a long leasehold granted to private owners who, in turn,
have granted leases back to SMBC for the Theatre and the Flats.
 
The Theatre is
operated by NK Theatre Arts (NKTA) who were granted a lease from
SMBC in 2003 for 30 years.
 
RAAC has been
identified in both the main auditorium roof and the lower section
that sits above the community centre and foyer of the theatre. The
theatre has been closed to prevent any risk to safety and to enable
inspections and assessment of the repairs needed to allow NKTA to
resume its arts and creative activities there
 
The Director of
Development & Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Economy, Regeneration & Housing, has given approval
to the allocation of £300,000 from the UKSPF Communities and
Place 2023/24 monies, and any supplemental money required following
more detailed work, to provide a remedial solution to the main
auditorium roof at Romiley Forum.