Petition · past parliament
To have the old Odeon cinema in Newcastle refurbished into a live music venue
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
this beautiful building has stood idle for years and had in the past hosted such bands as Pink Floyd and The Who in their pomp. Rejuvenating it as a concert hall would bring £££ in revenue to the already vibrant music scene of Newcastle.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not responsible for
Local planning is not usually a matter for the UK Government or Parliament. You might like to raise the issues you are concerned about with your local councillors. You can find out who your local councillors are here:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
You may also wish to raise the issue with your local MP. You can find out who your local MP is here:
http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
Local planning is not usually a matter for the UK Government or Parliament. You might like to raise the issues you are concerned about with your local councillors. You can find out who your local councillors are here:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
You may also wish to raise the issue with your local MP. You can find out who your local MP is here:
http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
Timeline
| 31 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Sep 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Sep 2015
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.