Construction to Begin on Wolverhampton City Centre Cinema in January

The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced that construction is scheduled to commence in January for a new four-screen cinema, to be located within Wolverhampton’s Grade II-listed Chubb Building. Developer PDJ and the City of Wolverhampton Council will jointly contribute £2m towards the refurbishment efforts and will enter into a 30-year lease agreement for the premises. The existing two-screen venue, currently considered outdated, will undergo renovation. Upon its completion, the new cinema is projected to create three permanent and between 20 and 25 part-time employment opportunities. The Chubb cinema is anticipated to open its doors to the public in late spring 2025. James Jervis, director at PDJ Management, stated, “We are delighted to be starting work on this exciting venture, bringing cinema back to the city centre once more.” He further added, “We feel this offering will add something new and exciting to the area, and will be offering the latest in cinema technology, from laser projection to Dolby powered sound with the comfiest seats available.” Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, commented, “Alongside the new cinema, the city centre will also be boosted by the opening of a new leisure hub at the Mander Centre – anchored by Superbowl UK – in early 2025 and, working alongside popular venues like the art gallery, Grand Theatre and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, will all drive footfall to support local businesses.”