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Denbighshire County Council has secured £1.17m from the Welsh Assembly Government towards the redevelopment of Rhyl’s Apollo Cinema. New se at ing, ful l y 3D-enabled auditoria and improved digital technology are to be provided as part of the EWA Architects-designed scheme, which will also reju- venate the surrounding area. Te public areas of Apollo


Cinema will be upgraded to boast concession outlets, while two new terraces will also be created and made available to the public. Improvements to the promenade area will


Rhyl’s Apollo Cinema and surrounding area are in line for a renovation Jocelyn Davies, Welsh deputy minister for


include the overhaul of a car park outside the cinema and Skytower, as well as an enhanced public realm and an entertainment plaza.


housing and regeneration, said: “Tis proj- ect will provide a catalyst for investment and attract other businesses to West Rhyl.”


Ladbrokes plots £50m investment in technology


Ladbrokes chief executive Richard Glynn has revealed plans for a £50m investment in the development of the bookmaker’s ‘technologi- cal capabilities’ over the coming year. Te group is also proposing to ‘re-energise’ its brand as part of efforts to put the customer


at the heart of its business and the implemen- tation of its eCommerce platform. In its results for the year ending 31 December,


Ladbrokes reported a 1.3 per cent increase in net revenue and a 20.1 per cent increase in operating profit compared with 2009.


Work starts on Leeds Arena scheme


A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction work on the new multi-million pound Leeds Arena. BAM Construction has been appointed to


deliver the Populous-designed venue, having already carried out preparatory work at the city centre’s Claypit Lane site. When complete, the new arena will be


able to accommodate 13,500 spectators and is designed to ensure seats are no more than 68m (223ſt) from the centre of the stage. Leeds City Council executive member


responsible for city development Richard Lewis said: “Tis is a very exciting phase of what is a hugely important £60m construc- tion project for Leeds. Te arena will bring an additional one million visitors to the city, add around £25.5m per year to the city’s economy and create around 450 construction jobs, as


24 BAM Construction will build the new Leeds Arena


well as a number of apprenticeship and work experience opportunities.” In December, however, developer


Montpellier Estates filed a claim for deceit against the council with regards to the pro- curement of the venue.


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