A multi-million pound "flagship" arts venture is being looked into for Colchester as part of plans to turn the town an eastern region culture capital.

The town was dubbed a "key strategic location" by East England Arts, which has been reviewing current cultural needs for the region.

Although only at its early stages, the idea of building a new gallery or carrying out a refurbishment for more artistic space in the town is now on the cards.

The Arts Council has brought in a new £176 million funding budget and Colchester Council might lodge an interest in a slice of the money.

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