Ashford Borough Council is moving forward with plans to return the former Odeon and Mecca Bingo building in the town centre to arts and community use.
The landmark building — which generations of Ashford residents will remember first as a cinema and later as a bingo hall — is the subject of a council scheme to bring it back into cultural life, according to Ashford Borough Council. The project falls under the council’s Town Centre Improvements programme, aimed at regenerating key sites in the town centre.
Exactly how much restoration the building needs, what performances it might host, and whether community groups could afford to use it — none of that has been confirmed.
Further details are expected as the Town Centre Improvements programme develops.
What This Means for Kent Residents
Ashford residents may gain a new local arts and community venue if the council’s plans for the former Odeon and Mecca Bingo building proceed as anticipated. The project is at an early stage and key details — including costs, programming, and access for community groups — are yet to be confirmed. Residents are encouraged to monitor Ashford Borough Council’s Town Centre Improvements updates for further announcements.
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