The owners of the historic former TJ's nightclub building in Newport have been ordered to carry out repair work - or face further legal action. The legendary former TJs nightclub building on Clarence Place has been idle since 2010 and has fallen badly into disrepair.
It was once the lynchpin of the Welsh music scene - which saw the likes of Oasis, Manic Street Preachers and Hole play there, as well being a key venue for independent and local bands. The former nightclub has been empty since owner John Sicolo died in 2010. There has been little movement since despite reports in August 2021 that plans to transform the site into a budget EasyHotel were at an "advanced" stage.
Newport City Council has previously raised concerns over the "dangerous" state of the building and has taken legal action on the owners on several occasions. It has previously served a Section 77 dangerous structure notice as well as a listed building and unsightly land notice.
