Members of the Isle of Wight Cabinet tonight voted to dispose of Ryde and Shanklin Theatres from their property portfolio.
The Cabinet heard from members of the public concerned about the closures and discussed at length the viability of the Council continuing to run the theatres.
It was agreed to dispose of the buildings, with a newly formed community group intending to take over Shanklin Theatre as a multi-use arts centre and Platform One Music College to take over Ryde Theatre.
Read full details of the Cabinet discussion as reported live.
