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Cannock Theatre Demolition Sparks Councillor Outrage
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Councillors feel deceived by proposed theatre demolition plans.
- Cannock Chase District Council's planning committee initially excluded the theatre.
- Cabinet members later agreed to include the theatre for demolition.
Councillors in Cannock are voicing strong disapproval, feeling misled about the future of the Prince of Wales Theatre. The venue, which ceased operations in April, is now slated for demolition as part of wider town centre regeneration efforts.
This situation follows a decision in October by the Cannock Chase District Council's planning committee to approve the demolition of the Forum Shopping Centre. Crucially, officers had clarified that the neighbouring theatre would be kept separate from this scheme, with a condition to bolster its protection.
Despite this earlier assurance, a cabinet meeting held on December 4th resulted in an agreement to incorporate the theatre into the regeneration programme, explicitly with the intention of demolishing it, subject to further planning permission.
