Plans for Port Royal: "More than a thousand people have signed a petition calling for the Drill Hall to become a nightclub, following the shock closure of Carinas."

A petition is gaining ground to do something with the Drill Hall:
Futures Forum: Plans for Port Royal: petition to create a community hub

The Herald has also covered the bid:

Hundreds sign petition calling for nightclub at Sidmouth’s Drill Hall, after shock closure | Latest Sidmouth and Ottery News - Sidmouth Herald
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