Cannock council leader welcomes offers of help to save theatre and museum as petition hits 20,000 mark
The leader of Cannock Chase District Council has welcomed moves by campaign groups to save the Cannock Chase Museum and Cannock’s Prince of Wales Theatre from the axe.
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The council is facing a £1.3 million gap in its budget for the next financial year and unveiled proposals to close the attractions as part of a major efficiency drive.
However the plans were criticised by residents and community groups and an online petition to save them has now surpassed 20,000 signatures.
A month-long public consultation has resulted in campaigners offering to find ways to keep the sites open.
More than 2,100 people responded to the consultation.
Council leader Tony Johnson said: “We encouraged people to share their views and said we would listen to any suggestions and ideas that would allow us to preserve our museum and theatre offer.
