North Somerset Council received Levelling Up funding in 2023 to rejuvenate the previous lido, which was additionally the house of Banksy’s Dismaland exhibition in 2015.
The Tropicana has been run as an occasions area for rent, attracting about 40,000–50,000 folks a 12 months.
This new proposal would dwarf that, making it a a lot greater capability for the venue on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront.
Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s cupboard member chargeable for tradition, group companies and security, mentioned: “This is a significant moment in the history of the iconic Tropicana building, and indeed for Weston-super-Mare and the wider North Somerset area.
“The advantages of this appointment are substantial together with financial progress, a variety of occasions and cultural experiences for residents, and all that the elevated nationwide profile will deliver to the world.”
