Prince Charles Cinema secures 25-year lease after landlord dispute
The Leicester Square venue has signed a new agreement following a public campaign and designation as an asset of community value.
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The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has secured its future after signing a new 25-year lease with its landlords. The agreement means the independent venue can continue operating under its current conditions for at least another quarter-century.
The cinema's future was in question following a dispute with its landlords that began in January 2025. At that time, the venue launched a petition, stating that the landlords were demanding a rent considered unreasonable by cinema proprietors. The petition called for the landlords to withdraw a break clause from the lease and to negotiate a more acceptable rent rate.
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The public campaign to save the cinema garnered significant support, with 168,645 people signing the petition. Shortly after the petition's launch, the Prince Charles Cinema was declared an 'asset of community value'. This designation followed a recommendation from the Soho Society to Westminster Council.
The new lease agreement includes no break clause, providing long-term security for the West End institution. The cinema publicly thanked all those who signed the petition and supported the designation process.
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+How long is the new lease for the Prince Charles Cinema?
The Prince Charles Cinema has signed a new 25-year lease with its landlords. This agreement provides security for the venue to continue operating for at least the next quarter-century.
+What was the dispute with the cinema's landlords about?
The cinema entered into a dispute with its landlords in January 2025 over rent demands. The Prince Charles Cinema claimed the proposed rent was unreasonable and sought to negotiate a more acceptable rate.
+How many people signed the petition to save the cinema?
A petition launched by the Prince Charles Cinema to address the rent dispute and secure its future received 168,645 signatures. This public support was a significant factor in the cinema's campaign.
+What does it mean for the cinema to be an 'asset of community value'?
Being designated an 'asset of community value' means the cinema is recognised for its importance to the local community. This designation, recommended by the Soho Society and approved by Westminster Council, supports its efforts to remain open and accessible.
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