A new arts centre in Angel Street aims to make Worcester a more inspiring place to live.

The Worcester City Council project has been conceived with the vision to enrich people's lives by igniting and celebrating creativity.

Scala, an initiative stemming from a draft business plan, will be positioned in the former Scala cinema and Corn Exchange buildings.

The Policy and Resources Committee is set to review this comprehensive business plan on Tuesday, July 30.

Councillor Lynn Denham, leader of the council and chairperson of the Policy and Resources Committee, portrayed her pride in the collaborative approach moulding the vision of Scala.

Cllr Denham said: "Thanks to the hard work, talents and expertise of the Creative Consortium, we now have a strategy for creating a successful, lasting new arts centre that will bring something new to Worcester, not compete with the entertainment offer that we already have in our city."

The future arts institution will encompass live events, independent films, and a variety of creative activities.

Educational and talent development initiatives will also feature.

Adding to its vibrancy will be the expected association with culturally rich organisations like Dancefest, Severn Arts, C&T, The Kiln, Mobilise Arts, and Vestan - some of the bodies in the Creative Consortium.

The project also outlines two commercial activities that will support the artistic elements - food and beverage services, and renting the venue to other parties.

Funding the conversion of these buildings comes from part of the £17.9m that Worcester City Council secured from the previous Government's Future High Street Fund.

Once open, the council cannot provide costs from the fund towards Scala due to funding constraints.

For this reason, sustainability is a pillar of the proposed business plan.

The Policy and Resources Committee has an important agenda on July 30th.

It will not only scrutinise the business plan but also decide on setting up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) to manage the arts centre.

The meeting will come four months after the green light approval on the conversion work came in March earlier this year.