Construction is underway on a £7m development of a cinema and restaurant complex in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

The 32,000sq ft (2,972sq m) Rowley Arts Centre is being developed Turnstone Estates and built by Briannia construction company.

Britannia has begun transforming an old recycling centre and car park into the new complex that will comprise an 18,600 sq ft (1,728sq m) six-screen Cineworld cinema (capable also of hosting theatre productions) and four restaurants. Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Express and Prezzo have already signed up

The scheme is scheduled for completion mid-September this year and was named Rowley Arts Centre following a generous donation to the project from Peter Rowley.

A statement from Britannia said: "The complex will bring an exciting new feature to the town centre.

"This is a significant project for Britannia and one which will continue our relationship with the Cineworld cinema chain, with whom we have already completed over 20 refurbishments and fit-outs."