News New luxury
cinema opens A NEW luxury cinema has re- opened at Lockmeadow in Maid- stone.
The Odeon has undergone a transformation with brand new lux- ury seating. The cinema in Barker Road has been closed since lock- down but will be open for business from October 16.
A spokesman said: "The new
Odeon has been carefully designed to meet government guidelines and to give guests and colleagues confi- dence and reassurance.
“It will feature 615 brand new, handmade recliner seats across the eight refurbished screens, including a cutting-edge iSense screen, giving the clearest sound and brightest pic- ture."
General manager Ania Karnas added: “We are delighted to up- grade Odeon Maidstone to a Luxe cinema, bringing the premium ex- perience to Maidstone film fans as they return to the big screen. "We are looking forward to welcoming the local community through our doors and have introduced comprehen- sive new measures to deliver a safer cinema experience for all.”
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Blue badge revolt over pedestrian measures
MAIDSTONE Borough Council (MBC) has faced an angry back- lash over new measures to further pedestrianise parts of the town centre. Blue-badge holders accuse the council of “making life difficult” over the trial scheme in Earl Street. Wooden platform buildouts to pro- vide outdoor seating areas for nearby restaurants have replaced loading bays and disabled parking. MBC admitted that whilst the changes may cause some “tempo- rary disruption”, the council will try to find “fair and proportionate solutions.”
The MS Group, pictured here, who meet once a week at the Royal Star Arcade, claims the new scheme will mean they can no longer visit the town centre. Member Tracey Wakeling (61) of Priory Grove, Aylesford, said: “If the council bothered to have a con- sultation about it then we would have told them exactly how diffi-
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cult this makes things for us. There is no understanding of our needs.” Kim Curnew (59), of Warden Close, said: “It makes no sense that these wooden platforms have been put here to help restaurants with outdoor seating when we are ap- proaching winter.”
Jill Cook (67), of East Malling,
said: “Cutting off the access for us and replacing disabled parking bays is a massive slap in the face, really.”
An MBC spokesman said:
“Whilst we can appreciate this may provide some inconvenience, town centre disabled bays are still avail- able on King Street and Wyke Manor Road and a blue badge will allow its holder to park in any town centre short-stay car park for up to four hours free of charge.” Kent County Council (KCC) said the measures are temporary and adjustments can be made if needed.
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