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The former Mecca bingo hall |
Number’s up! Bingo hall to be replaced
A NEW cinema, conference rooms and a church are among plans being unveiled for the former Mecca hall in Essex Road – but no bingo.
Residents are being invited to attend a public exhibition of the refurbishment plans at the 1930 Grade II-listed building, which is famous for its neo-Egyptian frontage.
The developers are London-based non-denominational Christian church and charity, Resurrection Manifestations, who purchased the landmark two years ago.
Aaron Armah, the church’s marketing director, said: “It is our intention to restore this building to its former glory after being left empty for the last two and half years and further vandalised.
“A local, medium-size cinema, business training and education centre and private flats will help fund the project. We’ve no plans to bring back bingo.
“Our aim is to maximise the potential of this local treasure by providing an inclusive mix of uses, which will enable all local residents to benefit from it. It will also include a Resurrection church.”
Private homes will be built at the rear of the development.
Residents can view the plans and talk to a member of the project team next Friday, September 11 from 3.30pm-7pm and on the following day from 10.30pm-1pm.
Alternatively, residents can write to 161-169 Essex Road Consultation Freepost RLSX-KHT-BGSR. |
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