{"id":347256,"date":"2025-08-15T19:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/347256\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T19:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:09:24","slug":"glasgow-cineworld-closing-date-set-as-staff-to-be-made-redundant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/347256\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow Cineworld closing date set as staff to be made redundant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The closing date of the world&#8217;s tallest cinema on Glasgow&#8217;s Renfrew Street has been set.<\/p>\n<p>17:16, 15 Aug 2025Updated 18:55, 15 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1_GettyImages-1278605582.png\" alt=\"Cineworld Renfrew Street\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Cineworld Renfrew Street(Image: Jeff J Mitchell\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The world&#8217;s tallest cinema based in Glasgow will be <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/movies\/cineworld-shut-25-uk-cinemas-33324684\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">shutting its doors next month.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Employees at the Renfrew Street Cineworld were sent letters in July saying the cinema was &#8216;likely to close&#8217; and the situation is out of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/movies\/cineworld-shut-25-uk-cinemas-33324684\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Cineworld&#8217;s<\/a> control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In a recent decision from the landlord, the Renfrew Street cinema will officially close on September 28, reports <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlive.co.uk\/news\/glasgow-news\/exact-date-glasgow-cineworld-close-32285036\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow LiveLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In a letter sent to employees this week, staff were told that their roles were &#8220;at risk&#8221;. Part of it reads: &#8220;Cineworld has received correspondence from the landlord of our Glasgow Renfrew Street Cinema advising that they are serving us notice to quit the building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;This therefore means that your roles will shortly be placed at risk of redundancy, as a result of this notice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">During the letter, it states that employees will now enter a period of &#8220;consultation&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It ends with: &#8220;I appreciate that today&#8217;s announcement may be upsetting and your line manager or I will be available to support you throughout this process&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A spokesperson for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/entertainment\/movies\/cineworld-shut-25-uk-cinemas-33324684\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Cineworld<\/a> confirmed the closure, however, said that their Silverburn cinema will undergo its most &#8220;ambitious transformation yet&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A spokesperson said: &#8220;Following the landlord\u2019s recent decision, Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street will close on September 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;The cinema will remain open as usual until this date so you can continue to enjoy the latest releases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;As we say goodbye to Renfrew Street, Cineworld Silverburn is undergoing its most ambitious transformation yet \u2013 with major investment bringing a 4DX screen and a full upgrade of every 2D auditorium to luxury recliner seating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We can\u2019t wait for you to experience the new Cineworld Silverburn, for the most superior entertainment experience in Glasgow.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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