The beloved Melton Theatre site on Asfordby Road in Melton has been listed on the open market after its owners say they hadn't received any proposals which could rescue the site. The site has been listed on the open market by FHP Property Consultants who openly admit in the marketing campaign that they expect interest from developers 'to demolish the main buildings to create a development site'. The Nottingham and Birmingham-based consultancy, led by David Hargreaves, is pres

Santander has today announced plans to close 44 branches as it continues to transform its branch network in response to changing customer behaviour. Closing branches will be replaced by Community Bankers, operating either from a Santander Local or, where required, a Banking Hub, to provide ongoing face-to-face support for communities.  It's been confirmed that Melton's Nottingham Street branch will close on 29th April 2026 in another blow to the town centre. Following the cha

Melton Theatre has said all 2026 shows will go ahead despite plans by Loughborough College Group to sell off the site. The Theatre have been announcing new shows and advertising current ones for sale and said the best way to show support for the theatre is to buy tickets. They said: " We are up for sale, that doesn't mean we are closing. All 2026 shows will happen." It comes after Loughborough Co llege Group announced plans to sell off the Asfordby Road site including Melton