00:00A row has broken out at Cannock Chase Council after a vote on town centre regeneration plans
00:06failed by just a single vote. The Labour-controlled administration was unable to secure support
00:12to update its capital programme, a move needed to release funding for redevelopment works.
00:19Opposition councillors voted against the proposal, raising concerns about plans to
00:23demolish the Prince of Wales theatre. Council leader Steve Thornley accused them of trying
00:29to scupper regeneration and warned progress could stall. Conservative members said the
00:35changes were irreversible and required more scrutiny. The council says it remains committed
00:40to regenerating Cannock Town Centre despite the setback.
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