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. 

Local residents have taken to social media to share their views on the plans.

One resident said: "Another late night gym just what we all wanted (NOT) pretty sure they already have at least 1 in Kingston ?"

Another resident, who is in support of the plans, said: "So it's going to be a late bar? Why are people objecting to this? We used to have Essence, Escape, Barcadia, Mccluskys, Hippodrome to name but a few. You can't keep building student accommodation without any nightlife, surely it'll benefit the local economy?"