A NEW HERITAGE enterprise scheme may be the answer to the problem of how to save the State Cinema in Grays.
A recent petition in support of the State being transformed into a venue like the 02 academy has been placed on Thurrock Council’s website and has gained over 300 “signatures”.
Grants of between £100,000 and £5 million are available for heritage projects that have the potential to unlock a heritage asset in need of investment and utilise it as a stimulus for economic growth.
It is anticipated that in most instances this will involve the repair and adaptation of a historic building or a coherent group of historic buildings for an end-use that generates a sustainable commercial income.
Not-for-profit organisations and partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations in the UK are eligible to apply. Not-for-profit organisations can include the following:
Community or voluntary groups.
Community Interest Companies.
Charities and trusts.
Social enterprises.
Community/parish councils.
Local authorities.
Other public sector organisations.
Private sector for-profit organisations are encouraged to participate but are required to be minority partners in a partnership that is led by a not-for-profit group.
Priority will be given to projects that are located within areas of the UK experiencing economic disadvantage.
Applications may be submitted at any time.
This is a fantastic idea. It is not good enough to leave the building as it is. A music venue would work very well here.
knock it down.
Fond memories about the State. Wonderful building, shame about the owners.
I won’t believe in anyone restoring it until I see it done.
Good luck.
Its a similar story with most of Thurrock’s Village Halls. If the council has its way they will all disappear from local community use, as TC are withdrawing nearly all of its fundings!
Does anyone care?