£640,000 revealed on keeping Odeon building as its future is to be debated

£640,000 has been revealed as the amount taxpayers have been left out of pocket for keeping the Odeon standing. This is what it has cost for maintenance, security and emergency repairs as the building awaits its fate.

Yorkshire Forward has spent the money whilst the debate on its future still continues. Planning permission has been given for the New Victoria Place scheme by developer Langtree Artisan. Delays on the Odeon's replacement have been caused by the Council not wanting a similar situation as with the stalled Westfield site. As a result the Council is asking for stronger assurances that the developers have enough money to see the project through to completion.

On Tuesday a meeting is expected to take place at City Hall to discuss the dilapidated building's future. by Yorkshire Forward.