Telford & Wrekin Council and the Clifton Community Arts Centre Limited (CCAC) trading as Wellington Orbit have announced the acquisition of the former bank building in Market Square Wellington.

The Wellington Orbit, home to a fantastic cinema and café, is to be further transformed to create a cultural hub for the town.

Made possible through Telford & Wrekin Council’s successful bid into the Central Government Capital Regeneration Funding and fundraising by the Clifton Community Arts Centre Ltd, who are now the owners of the building, the purchase was in response to the community's desire for a vibrant evening economy and an enriched leisure and cultural offering in the area.

The council’s successful funding bid has not only enabled the purchase of the building but will also kick start the restoration of additional floor space, aiming to transform the building with new exhibition, community and arts facilities, offering everything from exercise and art classes to meeting rooms and space for outreach services.  The restoration will bring a building of great character back to life and it will be a key landmark for Wellington Town Centre and a great community asset.

Extensive consultation by CCAC, which is community owned, has shaped the project, revealing the need for a cultural hub offering quality small spaces.  By enabling the purchase of the building, the Council and Clifton Community Arts Centre Ltd have helped to ensure the sustainability of Wellington Orbit and the historic purchase marks the first time since 1918 that the building has been owned by Wellington residents.

For further information about the Wellington Orbit project click here.