Council proposes makeover for Newark's century-old Palace Theatre
The council wants to install new LED lighting on the stairs in the auditorium, replace the flooring and repaint the walls at the back of the stage, and upgrade the doors and the external façade on the Neo-Byzantine style building. Under the plan, the security of a number of doors will also be bolstered to better protect valuable artefacts at the National Civil War Centre, which is accessible via the theatre building.The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said according to the authority's plan, the LED lights would provide a "public safety benefit".It also proposed repair work and minor redecoration to the exterior of the venue to match its existing look.The council has been contacted about the expected cost of the work.
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