Poole’s Cineworld among six sites nationwide to be closed as cinema chain completes restructuring

Cineworld in Poole is among six sites nationwide to be closed as the cinema chain completes a major restructuring.

The 16-screen complex at Tower Park is due to shut next month.

The Weymouth Cineworld will also close.

It’s not known how many jobs will be lost with the closures.

Javier Sotomayor, President of Cineworld International, said: “The successful completion of our restructuring plan, achieved with the crucial support of our landlords, protects thousands of jobs across the UK and provides us with the financial stability to continue investing in delivering extraordinary experiences for our valued customers.

“This milestone sets the stage for a brighter future, enabling Cineworld to continue sharing joy in communities across the UK for many years to come.”

Cineworld operates in ten countries with more than 700 sites and over 9,000 screens.

The leisure business was hit hard by the Covid pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.

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