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Fresh hope for Birmingham's Electric Cinema... but is it too late?

Birmingham City Council has taken a step towards recognising the city's historic Electric Cinema, but campaigners say its future is still far from secure. Watch the video to find out why there are still fears for one of Birmingham's most iconic buildings.

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00:01Birmingham's Electric Cinema could receive protection after being recommended for the
00:05city's local heritage list, but campaigners say the move does not guarantee the future
00:11of the much-loved venue, which has remained closed since 2024.
00:16The recommendation is amongst heritage proposals being considered by the council, and supporters
00:22hope the recognition will strengthen the case for preserving the building.
00:26They argue further action will still be needed to bring the cinema back into use and to secure
00:32its long-term future.
00:34Birmingham City Council will now decide whether to add the landmark to its local heritage list,
00:39as efforts continue to save one of the city's most iconic buildings.
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