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Jonathan Essex, also of the Green Party. So, if the pop-up in the Belfry does stop, could there be a longer-term plan for the theatre in the shopping centre?

Jonathan Essex, also of the Green Party. So, if the pop-up in the Belfry does stop, could there be a longer-term plan for the theatre in the shopping centre?

Mark Smith is a Labour councillor. He asked everyone to remember the staff who may lose their jobs.

Mark Smith is a Labour councillor. He asked everyone to remember the staff who may lose their jobs.

Conservative councillor Sam Walsh also said that now is an opportunity to have a refreshed offer for the arts for the whole area.

Conservative councillor Sam Walsh also said that now is an opportunity to have a refreshed offer for the arts for the whole area.

And here's the council leader again.

And here's the council leader again.

So what is the situation with the building? What do we know? Michael Blacker is from the Conservatives. He was answered by the council leader.

So what is the situation with the building? What do we know? Michael Blacker is from the Conservatives. He was answered by the council leader.

Green councillor Victoria Chester next. She cut to the chase with a series of questions.

Green councillor Victoria Chester next. She cut to the chase with a series of questions.

Green councillor Joel Gabriel also had some pertinent questions.

Green councillor Joel Gabriel also had some pertinent questions.

It was said that issues regarding ownership of the building, discussion with landlords, liabilities of different parties and insurance, all subject to some intricate and private discussions, and that the council lawyers are involved. Jonathan Essex again now. He wanted reassurance that the decisions won't be deferred again come the new year.

It was said that issues regarding ownership of the building, discussion with landlords, liabilities of different parties and insurance, all subject to some intricate and private discussions, and that the council lawyers are involved. Jonathan Essex again now. He wanted reassurance that the decisions won't be deferred again come the new year.

So, again, the council has decided to defer detailed plans for the future of the theatre complex and arts and culture provision in Reigate and Banstead Borough, likely until January next year. I heard this from Richard Biggs, council leader, through to the Planet Reigate podcast late Thursday. It was a difficult decision, but sometimes that's what we have to do.

So, again, the council has decided to defer detailed plans for the future of the theatre complex and arts and culture provision in Reigate and Banstead Borough, likely until January next year. I heard this from Richard Biggs, council leader, through to the Planet Reigate podcast late Thursday. It was a difficult decision, but sometimes that's what we have to do.

I will continue to reiterate our long-term ambitions as well as our short-term measures to ensure we do everything we can for arts and live theatre. So, again, that appraisal there, courtesy of the Planet Reigate podcast. OK, let's continue with other stories in the news. Well, talking about rack, that's caused the closure of Reigate's police station as well.

I will continue to reiterate our long-term ambitions as well as our short-term measures to ensure we do everything we can for arts and live theatre. So, again, that appraisal there, courtesy of the Planet Reigate podcast. OK, let's continue with other stories in the news. Well, talking about rack, that's caused the closure of Reigate's police station as well.