The Odeon Public Planning Consultation

Ashford’s iconic former Odeon is moving a step closer to a new future as a cultural and community venue, with the latest designs now developed to support a planning application.

Ashford Borough Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to see the proposals, speak to the project team and share their views at a public consultation event in County Square later this month.

The public consultation event will take place on Friday 18 September, from 10am to 4pm, in the Main Square at County Square shopping centre. Visitors will be able to view the latest designs, meet members of the project team, ask questions and give feedback before the planning application is submitted.

The project responds to the community’s strong call for more arts, cultural and performance space in Ashford town centre and supports the council’s wider work to increase footfall, celebrate local heritage and create more reasons for people to visit and spend time in the town.