Preston’s Guild Hall and Charter Theatre is set to be sold to a local hotelier, Simon Rigby, who has plans for a £1million investment in the city-centre building to create a hub for start-ups along with a restaurant, coffee shop and conference facilities. Simon Rigby currently owns The Villa Country House Hotel in Wrea Green on the Fylde.
The plans are to be discussed by the Preston City Council this week. If approved Mr Rigby could be installed in Preston Guild Hall as early as October 2014.
Details: www.prestonguildhall.com