25/04/2024
Despite recent challenges, including an unexpected eviction notice, our resolve remains strong. Last week’s discussions about purchasing the Abbeydale Picture House were positive so we were surprised and shocked to find the locks changed and an eviction notice posted without warning this week. We have taken immediate steps to challenge this action and launched a legal dispute.
We are encouraged, however, by the recent good news that the charity has been awarded funding from the Community Ownership Fund and even more recently, official recognition of the Abbeydale Picture House as an Asset of Community Value affirms our belief in the importance of this building for the community.
We remain optimistic about the future and are committed to reviving the Abbeydale Picture House. We believe a resolution is possible and are working tirelessly to reopen the building to the public. We want to extend our thanks to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUC) and Sheffield City Council for their support through this complex process.
Our journey continues, and we are confident that with persistence, our project will come to fruition. Thank you for standing with us.
