Council takes first steps in bringing new theatre to Andover

November 22, 2024 Andover Town Centre

The project to create a new home for The Lights theatre has taken a major step forward as Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has submitted a planning application to demolish the former Poundstretcher unit at the entrance to the Chantry Centre.

Spotlight on Andover as national architects appointed to deliver new theatre

July 17, 2024 Andover Town Centre

Test Valley Borough Council has appointed national architects Burrell Foley Fischer (BFF) to design and deliver a new theatre for Andover.

Council approves funding package to accelerate Andover and Romsey regeneration projects

March 8, 2024 Andover Town Centre

A funding strategy was approved at a full Council meeting on Thursday 29 February to move ahead with the priority regeneration projects in Andover and Romsey.

ANDOVER WINS BIG: £18.3 million Levelling Up Funds awarded to TVBC for new theatre, cultural hub and accelerated town centre redevelopment

November 20, 2023 Andover Town Centre

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has been awarded £18.3m from round three of the government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF), to build a multi-purpose theatre and cultural hub in the heart of the town. The new venue will replace The Lights with a larger theatre and space for cultural and creative activities.