A DECISION by Chester City Council to refuse permission for the ‘Marks & Spencer’ of Britain’s amusement arcades to come to the city centre is to be probed by an inspector.

The change of use to an adult gaming centre was proposed at vacant shop premises at 67-69 Foregate Street and 1-3 Queen Street owned by ING.

Privately-owned Loughborough-based Thomas Estates, whose premises trade as Showboat, told Chester City Council it would totally renovate the property.

The public inquiry into the application will be heard at Chester Town Hall on Tuesday, January 8 starting at 10am.

Full story in Friday’s Chronicle.