Scarborough Group International (SGI) has sealed a deal with cinema chain ODEON to anchor the company’s leisure-focused redevelopment of the Brunswick Centre in Scarborough.
Once complete, the new development will provide 20 food and beverage (F&B) and leisure units ranging from 250 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft across three floors, along with a selection of kiosks and shared spaces for independent F&B operators from the local area.
Mark Jackson, spokesperson for SGI, said: “Bringing ODEON back to Scarborough after an absence of more than three decades is a key milestone in our vision to transform the Brunswick Centre into a premier leisure-led destination. With ODEON Luxe, residents and visitors will no longer have to travel over an hour to York for a premium cinema experience, bringing greater convenience and entertainment options right to their doorstep.
“Once complete, the transformed Brunswick Centre will fill some obvious gaps in the leisure and entertainment offer in the town but, critically, will also be a catalyst for the further economic regeneration of the town centre.”
Nic Harne, corporate director for community development at North Yorkshire Council, added: “A new cinema will be great news for Scarborough. We look forward to seeing the Scarborough Group and other partners bringing this complex regeneration project to fruition.”
David Skaith, mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: “I am delighted to see that the relaunch of the Brunswick shopping centre is well underway, and ODEON Luxe has today been revealed as the focal point for this revamped, leisure-led experience for Scarborough to enjoy. Our high streets have been through a challenging time, and we need to support them to change and adapt. Developments like these fit in with our ambitions to build vibrant and sustainable places fit for the future.
“This development will benefit both residents and tourists and we believe this will be a catalyst for further regeneration, which we are already seeing with the expansion of many nationally significant businesses that are headquartered in Scarborough.”
