“Bands could return to revamped venue”
Essex Chronicle clipping; associated post dated 28 April 2011
The article discusses proposed plans to reopen Chancellor Hall as a nightclub and live music venue. Its headline reads “Bands could return to revamped venue”; the subheading says “Chancellor Hall to become a flashy night spot.” This record is based on a clipping and accompanying account supplied by the user.
Plans reported in the article
The clipping describes a proposal to reopen Chancellor Hall as an upmarket night venue, with live music and entertainment at night and functions or business conferences during the day. It reports a proposed floor area of about 15,500 square feet, an increase of 3,500 square feet, and a need for £2 million of investment. The article says the plans sought renewed planning permission and anticipated five full-time and 25 part-time jobs.
These are proposals reported in April 2011, not confirmation that the plans were completed. The article suggested the venue might be operating by Christmas 2012.
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Interview and recollection
The accompanying account says the Chronicle contacted Maurice Hyde for his thoughts on the proposed reopening and published the article on 28 April 2011.
Corrections supplied by the interviewee
The user notes that the article contains historical errors: he did not see Shakin’ Stevens at Chancellor Hall; The Cure played the Odeon; and Aswad played City Rock and the Rock Club. These are preserved as the interviewee’s corrections and recollection.
