Ulverston Roxy Cinema's future secured with £500k funding
The £0.5m grant to The Roxy Collective comes via the £452m Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, a regional investment programme jointly supported by the UK and Scottish governments and local partners. The money will see the Roxy further modernised and refurbished, continuing work previously made possible by a grant from the Community Ownership Fund. The building is also home to a museum dedicated to Hollywood comedy legends Laurel and Hardy - Stan Laurel having been born in the town in 1890 - along with a gym and an independent film and TV company.Ms Garnett added: "We are incredibly grateful to the Borderlands Committee and the Ulverston Town Team for their support, which allows us to continue the much-needed development work on our beloved Roxy. "And, as always, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the community for its unwavering support."Your passion and dedication are what keep the Roxy alive."
Councillor Virginia Taylor, Westmorland and Furness Council cabinet member for sustainable communities, said: "This grant funding is great news for the Roxy Collective, Ulverston and the wider area."She also praised the collective's "tenacity and vision is securing a future for a fabulous building".The Roxy Collective will be holding an open evening in the near future for members of the public to find out more about the plans.
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