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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Edward Barnes

Future of £4m taxpayer funded cinema scheme still in doubt

There is still no deadline set for a nearly £4m taxpayer-funded cinema and restaurant project in Wirral as it continues to face delays.

The Beacon Project scheme plans to transform the old Hoylake town hall into a cinema and arts space, cafes, a Moroccan fine dining restaurant, and small retail units. 40 apartments on four levels above ground floor artisan spaces were also approved by Wirral Council in 2018.

Despite the delays, the company behind the scheme, Hylgar Properties, insist they are “totally committed to its delivery” and said they "are still planning to open as soon as possible.”

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