A theatre and cinema complex has shut down “untrue reports” it is set to close and be demolished.

The Woodville, in Gravesend town centre, has issued a statement today (November 22) as rumours concerning its future started to spread online.

It said: “We are aware of rumours circulating on local Facebook groups that The Woodville is set to close and/or be demolished.

“It is important to know that there are no plans in place for that to happen.

“We are concerned that these untrue reports will cause concern for those who have booked the venue and for those who have tickets to shows and events or are considering purchasing tickets for events in the future.

“Please do share this update to help reassure our valued customers and partners.”

A post was published on social media this morning by a concerned resident who claimed she had heard a rumour the popular venue in Windmill Street was due to be knocked down.

Others started commenting questioning the future of the building with many suggesting blocks of flats would be built in its place.

The theatre building, which opened in 1968, is owned by Gravesham council and is also home to its offices.

There are proposals to build a new Civic Centre and 500-seat theatre to replace the existing Woodville auditorium alongside community, retail, and leisure spaces and homes on land near St George’s Church and West Street.

The major regeneration project, known as St George’s Square, was due to be funded by cash from the Levelling Up Fund after the council was awarded £20 million from the government last year.

However, no timescale has been set and it is not known when or if the scheme will come to fruition.