Empire - THE END

Cllr Janice Dudley reports:

Today was a sad day in my opinion.  The Planning Committee were discussing a proposal to DEMOLISH the Existing Bingo Hall and Construct Twelve Flats together with Car Parking and Landscaping in its place.

The motion passed 32 for 2 against.

 I spoke against the proposal on the following points.

• That the proposal meant that we were diverting from the U D P plan from Business to Residential, thus undermining the provision of service in
  the town centre, such as a cultural, cinema ,Disco or youth centre. 
•  Because of its Historic Value, we have demolished all older buildings, there is no longer anything left for Social events until the Gwyn Hall is re opened

Although I agree it has been run down, it is a shame that it had not been marketed further. 

The new plans are of a two story type building at the same height asmost of the houses in the street and do fit in with the street scene.

I would like to add that that a request was made to remove the car parked outside. 

Ed Note.   We wish to thank Cllr. Janice Dudley for reporting to us - Neath's most popular community website.   It is only right that the residents of Neath should know what is happening to a building that has provided entertainment for families since 1925.  All we can say is that the council are very short sighted and will, in the future, regret their actions.