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The council approved a £24m project to restore the Guildhall Theatre in Market Place, despite financial concerns, in April last year.

At the time, the council's leader Nadine Peatfield said: "We can only crack on with the plans that we have, and hope that inflation comes down and we can bring it in on time and on budget."

The project was initially approved with £10m from the government's levelling up pot, and about £15m being contributed by the city council.

Restoration plans include a new foyer, cafe and a remodelled auditorium with a seating capacity of about 280.

It is expected work will begin to restore the venue this year, although it will not be completed until 2027 at the earliest.