New cultural offer for Haywards Heath
On Monday 2 February 2026, Mid Sussex District Council’s Cabinet confirmed the future of Clair Hall in Haywards Heath. Following a rigorous and externally validated process led by an independent panel of experts, the Cabinet unanimously decided to accept a proposal from a local cultural company which will deliver a thriving and financially sustainable facility for local people.
Cabinet also carefully considered a community bid to reuse the existing buildings. Cabinet, and the Council’s independent expert advisers concluded that their business strategy was not robust relying too heavily on an unverified external funder and grant funding. Cabinet concluded that the bid did not provide the confidence required for it to be accepted.
Following a robust procurement exercise Cabinet reviewed and accepted the proposal provided by the cultural partner to provide a four-screen luxury cinema, alongside a multi-use performance space equipped with professional sound and lighting. The proposal also includes a full-service restaurant/bar, and the opportunity to provide a rich variety of live and community-orientated cultural events, including live-screenings of theatre and other performances. To find out more, visit www.midsussex.gov.uk/about-us/latest-news/new-cultural-offer-for-haywards-heath/
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