Fears were raised that The Grand Palais in Swinton would close its doors
The owners of an iconic ballroom dating back more than 100 years say its future as a dance hall is assured, despite a planning application to turn part of the building into a house of multiple occupation . Fears were raised on social media that The Grand Palais in Swinton would close its doors when the proposals to convert part of the building to a five-bedroom HMO were posted on the Salford city council planning portal.
Stephen and Abigail are avid lovers of Salford’s heritage and currently live in the famous artist LS Lowry’s former home not far from the Palais. In the 1960s it became a venue where bands like Hermans Hermits and others performed on the first floor, which also became the Wishing Well disco in 1970s and 1980s.
“Our dance events and classes are continuing and will not be affected by the residential conversion which is taking place on the upper floors of the building. The people who come here to dance love it. We’ve got one couple who are in their 90s and they come dancing here for three hours on a Saturday.
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