Bob Collins argues for protecting Rochester's Royal Function Rooms as a heritage music venue
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Summary
Bob Collins, leading opposition to a housing conversion application, argues for the protection of Rochester's Royal Function Rooms as a designated heritage asset and vital cultural music venue. The piece details the venue's historical significance, its role in the local music scene, and the broader issue of losing cultural spaces across Medway. Collins makes the case that converting the venue into housing would represent an irreversible loss to the community's cultural heritage.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe future of the Royal Function Rooms is an issue we have covered closely, alongside the wider loss of music venues and cultural spaces across Medway.
He sets out why he believes the venue should be protected.
This is an unusual piece for us to publish, but the future of the Royal Function Rooms is an issue we have covered closely.
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