This week
On Friday evening, Liam Conlon MP and our ward councillors held a public meeting on the future of Beckenham's only cinema. Thank you to them for organising it and for inviting us to speak, and to everyone who came along or watched online.
We've also been meeting councillors from across the parties. Friends of Beckenham Cinema is a residents' group with no party affiliation, and we take no position on any faith. Our job is to make sure the town's voice is heard, and to work with anyone who wants the right future for the building.
More than 12,000 of you have now signed the petition, and by Thursday 280 of you had given more than £7,900 to the campaign. Thank you.
Coming up
The Odeon closes at the end of November. Citygate's planning application hasn't been lodged yet. The moment it is, we'll tell you, with clear guidance on how to comment. We're also waiting for the council's decision on our nomination of the building as an Asset of Community Value.
How you can help
- Volunteer with us: https://forms.gle/4edw2Fj32MhVubAs5
- Follow our WhatsApp channel for news the moment it happens
- Record a voice minute about what the cinema means to you
- Donate to the campaign fund