30-year-old skating rink prepares to close over rent dispute
The owners at Rollerworld say their rent has increased from £100,000 a year to £250,000The owners of a rollerskating rink have said it will close at the end of November unless their landlord offers a reduced rent.About 700 supporters were at an event this week where owners Jason and Anne Khan announced their decision, which they said followed an annual rent rise from £100,000 to £250,000.
"Inflation goes up every year, but for a place like this, it would be nice if something could come together, it could last, or even if the council, community, something could be done to to keep the place, because it is going to be a drastic loss."Genette Flatman and Daniel Howitt, who now have a child together, met nearly eight years ago
Genette Flatman and Daniel Howitt, who have a child together, met nearly eight years ago at Rollerworld.A spokesperson for Petchey Holdings said: “Contrary to Jason’s recent comments to the press, we can confirm we have instead been in negotiations with him for over two years and have had numerous meetings with him, and more latterly his advisors, and we’ve also previously offered him terms for a new lease below the market rate and remain open to continued negotiations.
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