News of Woolton Picture House's reopening plans has been welcomed but there is disappointment that it will not open this year.
The cinema, which first opened its doors in 1927, has remained closed since the Covid-19 pandemic. Having been hit hard by the economic impact of lockdowns, the cinema had announced it was closing for good in July 2020, but it was rescued by government funding and a GoFundMe campaign.
In December 2021, the cinema's owners stated they were working towards opening in 2022. However, no further public updates were provided until last month, when the owners wished to provide assurance that they still planned to reopen after a period of silence.
