Funbox Entertainment has submitted an application to Kingston Council to turn the former Wilko on Clarence Street into an activity centre called Urban Fun. 

The former Wilko closed down in August 2023

A copy of the application has been stuck to the window of the site. 

Funbox Entertainment hope that new venue would be able to hold films, recorded music, performances of dance, indoor sporting events, and entertainment "of a like kind" from 10am until midnight Sunday - Wednesday, and 10am until 1am Thursday- Saturday. 

It's also hopes to be able to sell alcohol from   12pm-1am Wednesday - Sunday and 12pm-1am Thursday - Saturday, as well as late night refreshments from 11pm-12am Wednesday - Sunday and 11pm-1am Thursday- Saturday. 

A local resident posted a picture of the application copy in a Facebook group yesterday, 6 November. 

The post received a variety of mixed comments, with some residents believing that Kingston needs more late night venues and others believing that it does not.