Multi-million pound entertainment in downtown Beeston is scheduled to open in January, 4 months late.
Broxtowe City Council has to create Beeston’s reaction to ‘Nottingham Cornerhouse’ to attract thousands of people to the city.
Four new businesses, adding a game bar and restaurant, were scheduled to open the Beeston Arc Cinema in the August holidays.
But the film sets are still empty, with one company fleeing development.
Advisers are expected to speak about progress in a policy and functionality committee on Thursday, Dec. 2.
Cllr Milan Radulovic (Lab), head of Broxtowe City Council, said the heist was beyond the local authority.
He said the £14 million development, which has been paid for through the council, is expected to open in January and will be a selection destination for visitors.
The allocation is from a wider £50 million progression programme in Beeston Square, which includes the 132-amento structure opposite the cinema site.
The leases of 3 empty sets around the cinema have been completed and painting has begun.
The council said that due to “supply chain difficulties and hard work,” corporations are expected to work in the industry until early 2022.
The board said there was “great interest” that the final drive after popular dessert company DoughNotts would not continue.
The company has one in High Road, Beeston.
Cllr Radulovic said he may not call the businesses yet, but it would be a combination of restaurants, retail food stores and a game bar.
Additional investments are also being sought to bring the former Argos block to a suitable point for relocation.
The plans are to split the construction to accommodate two outlets and also create a network center in construction for local charities.
Construction is also expected to involve bleeding kits, defibrillators and a glucose station for any medical emergencies that occur in the city.
The works will begin in February, according to the city council.
The plan to open public toilets close to the progression of cinema will be presented to a council committee on December 9, as tender prices have been “considerably higher than expected”.
Cllr Radulovic said the allocation was delivered within budget and remains on the verge of self-financing despite the effect of Covid-19 on rental values.
He said: “There is a lot of concern, but we never doubt the final draft.
“The only fear we had in the pandemic was attracting the right investors and those fears were dispelled when the leases were signed.
“Covid is one of the reasons (for the delay), but it is the main reason.
“It features leases and financing and typing hard work materials, but is expected to open in January.
Practically all the sets have generated more than interest and that is what we classify now.
“It will be a fabulous progression and will attract thousands of people from the region, especially through public transport, such as trams. “