“I welcome Lichfield District Council’s forward-looking decision to attract The Botanist to the City as part of the Everyman Cinema Complex” says Michael Fabricant.

“This upmarket gastro pub chain, headquartered in Alderley Edge, in Cheshire has attracted other businesses in its wake owing to the increased footfall generated by its customers.

“Lichfield already has an excellent pub and food offer in the old centre of the City attracting many visitors from the region by day and by night.  The Botanist and other outlets will rejuvenate the Birmingham Road area anchored by the upmarket Everyman cinema.  The £1.7 million investment by the District Council to secure The Botanist to the City is projected to generate a far greater return over the years to come in terms of additional tourism revenues.

“I am pleased that the two main political parties have worked together in Lichfield to see this venture come to fruition” Michael adds.

Photo shows The Botanist in Gas Street Basin, Birmingham.