A BOUTIQUE-STYLE cinema company is getting closer to opening a Colchester branch.

Curzon Cinemas wants to open a three-screen home in Colchester Council-owned Roman House, Queen Street.

Work began earlier this year to tidy up the building, which will also be home to restaurants and cafes.

A spokesman for the company said: “Curzon is still very excited to be coming to Colchester.

“The feedback we’ve been getting is very very positive.”

He said a further announcement is expected in the “imminent future”.