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Councillors vote to demolish Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre as part of town centre regeneration plan

Councillors have voted for Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre to be demolished in line with recommendations.

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Cannock Chase Council's cabinet met on Thursday night (December 4) to agree to include the much-missed theatre in demolition plans for the regeneration of Cannock town centre.

The theatre was closed in April as part of controversial measures to close a council budget gap.

The Prince of Wales Theatre which is under threat - campaigners will meet in Hednesford to discuss ways of saving it, and the Museum of Cannock Chase
The Prince of Wales Theatre pictured earlier this year. Photo: Steve Leath

Planning permission was granted in October for the neighbouring Forum Shopping Centre to be pulled down as part of the regeneration project - and on Thursday cabinet members were asked to “agree to the inclusion of the former theatre within the red line for the regeneration programme with the intention to demolish, subject to planning consent”.

The plans have proved hugely controversial and protesters had gathered outside the council chamber in Cannock ahead of Thursday night's meeting with placards and signs, before taking up seats in the public portion of the chamber for the meeting.

Members of the public protesting the decision had gathered outside the council building before the meeting
Members of the public protesting the decision had gathered outside the council building before the meeting