WEST Somerset Young Labour is working to re-establish access to the Butlin’s cinema which has been closed to local residents because of security fears.
With the heightened terror alert, Butlin’s needs to be able to identify who is on site at any one time and therefore decided that non-paying guests would no longer be able to use the cinema.
West Somerset Labour youth and student officer Tavey See said: “This is a terrible blow for the young people of the area who have no means of reliable transport to visit the cinema in larger towns.”
The group is seeking a meeting with Butlin’s management and proposes the introduction of a local residents Butlin’s ID card.
West Somerset residents could apply for the card with proof of ID and local status, then show the card when they wish to access the cinema allowing security staff to keep a record of who is on site.
West Somerset Labour secretary Kathrine See said: “We are sure that there must be a workable solution to the problem which would benefit all parties and feel it is extremely important that positive relations are maintained between Butlin’s and the local community.”