The potential launch of the independent cinema comes as plans are progressing on bringing a national cinema chain to the city as part of the £55 million Westside development.
The Wulfrun cinema could also provide competition for the long-standing independent venue and charity the Light House on Fryer Street, which has faced a battle to survive over recent years since losing a council subsidy.
Documents submitted with the plans said: “LCP is in advanced talks with a number of independent cinema chains to occupy and operate from the new premises.
“Their venues offer high-quality cinema viewing experiences which exploits the opportunities and flexibility that digital cinema can bring, with a wide range of on-screen content available, including broadcasts of live arts and sports programmes.
“It is also intended that the proposed development will provide a venue for community events, business meetings, live performances and presentations.”
LCP said the cinema plan was part of a drive to attract more people to the Wulfrun.
The report said: “LCP has also been considering its proposals to enhance the Wulfrun Centre through various proposals.
“However, there remains a pressing need to continue to seek to continue to improve the Wulfrun Centre in terms of its offer and the range of facilities available within the city centre.
“This proposal has been developed as a result of ongoing discussions with a number of cinema operators and the clearly identified need for additional cinemas in the city centre.
Source: Independent cinema planned for Wolverhampton’s Wulfrun Centre | Express & Star
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