Next chapter announced for 19th century Leamington pub
The redevelopment of the former Stoneleigh Arms pub on Clemens Street and the Old School on Court Street has now been completed, with the buildings handed over to Warwick District Council for operation.
In December 2017, Warwick District Council appointed Complex Development Projects (CPD) to bring to life an exciting masterplan to completely transform the Old Town area of Leamington Spa.
Part of this development included the redevelopment of the derelict pub and the Old School.
Cllr Jim Sinnott, Portfolio Holder for Safer, Healthier and Active Communities, said: "The Council's visionary and ambitious masterplan was designed to reshape this part of Leamington Spa into the District's cultural destination.
"With the addition of the Stoneleigh Arms development, the Old School and the Depot, it really does achieve that ambition, with the Creative Quarter now viewed as the centre for the arts and cultural sector.
"I will be closely following progress to see how this develops over the next few months."
The Stoneleigh Arms pub closed down in the 1990s, derelict and inaccessible, with much of the ground floor having collapsed into the basement.
In a prominent position on Clemens Street, it was a blight on the streetscape for several years.
In addition, an old schoolhouse, and an underutilised car park, off Court Street in Leamington Old Town needed renovation and reinstating.
Cllr Ella Billiald, Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture and Economy said: "I'm delighted to see that this phase of development is now complete and we can start to bring the vision to life.
"This exciting new space is available to let and will be available to local creatives and businesses to deliver a vibrant programme of events and initiatives for the local community."
Further information about the development can be found here.
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