William Eichler 13 July 2023

Wigan approves £135m multi-media centre.

Wigan Council's planning committee has approved a £135m multi-media centre to boost the town centre.

The Multi Media Centre (MMC) will include a six screen, 700 seat cinema, multi-lane bowling alley, indoor mini golf, a climbing wall and wide range of other indoor leisure activities.

Located in the Galleries re-development site in Wigan town centre, the MMC will also include a public events space and a games arcade along with bar and restaurant establishments.

Cllr David Molyneux, leader of Wigan Council, said: ‘This is another really exciting milestone in the redevelopment of the Galleries.

‘The demolition works are well underway, and this planning permission sets out what we are planning to build, delivering an exciting and vibrant redevelopment in the heart of our town centre.

'This approval today sets out how this redevelopment will look and feel, bringing this inspiring future for our town centre to life.’

Sign up here to receive our free daily news and jobs bulletin.

#Planning #Regeneration

Analysis

How to Fix Local Roads: Sustainable Road Maintenance Solutions for Local Government

Explore expert insights on sustainable road maintenance and pothole repair, and learn how local government can fix the road network with proactive strategies.

Opinion

Mapping successful 15-minute cities

Is GIS the difference between success and failure for 15-minute neighbourhoods? Alex Zirpolo, principal GIS consultant at Lanpro, argues it is.

Most Popular News

Head of Reform UK’s DOGE-style team quits

Spending Review: Reeves pledges to put sector on 'sustainable footing'

Yusuf returns to Reform UK to lead DOGE team

Council boycotts cost defence sector £30m

Reform councils try to get ahead of DOGE reviews

New Products

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

New steps to keep tenants safe

Invision360 secures Innovate UK smart grant for VITA EHCP generator

New technology to revolutionise air quality monitoring

Case Studies

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Bath & North East Somerset Council Shines Light on Heritage Preservation with Acrospire's LED Upgrade

Airtech Improves Indoor Air Quality and Tackles Mould for Mid-Devon Social Housing Resident

Company Anouncements

Lucy Zodion to Launch HAWK3 at ILP Lighting Live: The Next Generation of Digital Photocells

CU Phosco Named Sole UK Partner for Heper Amenity and Tunnel Lighting

Believ excels in environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction in B Corp certification

Matrix Workforce Management Solutions Appoints Andrew Curry as Client Engagement Director for Health and Social Care

Stepping up to help disabled social housing tenants

Envirobed® CD534: The benchmark for bedding mortars since 2005

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025

Portage Worker - SEND and Inclusion

Grade 8 £31,586 - £35,235

Term-time only (plus one week) – Temporary for 18 months Term-time only (plus one week) – Temporary for 12 months We are recruiting Portage Workers Spennymoor