Councillor Nadine Moses

Yeah, I fully do understand the frustration. Officers are working as fast as possible. It is really, really complex. You've got to look at the procurement side of things, the legislation, detailed planning.

I'm keen to continue with the operation even after the Harlequin gets rebuilt. There's no stopping it from carrying on. I think it would be fantastic if this is what happens, if this is what the public want. Yeah, hopefully it will be really successful. and attract our local residents to enjoy it.

I do understand the strength of the Harlequin Support Group to see the temporary 500 seats of venue established on Gloucester Road car park. It's not possible for this to happen, firstly due to the contractual commitments from the council relating to maintaining the car park provisions across the town centre.

Additionally, the site is designed with a local plan, development management plan, allocated for residents and office and residents only.

Whilst the temporary performance space may not prevent this policy allocated from coming forward at some future date, it may take... make it less certain an additional complex in the delivery of performance space through the need of securing a non-policy compliant planning.