Concerns over Weston-super-Mare Odeon's art deco organ

The Compton organ has been entertaining audiences since 1935

Councillors have raised fears over the future of a historic cinema organ as its current home is set to close.

Shutting its doors on 5 June, the Odeon cinema in Weston-super-Mare is home to a 1930s Compton organ.

One of just three working cinema organs in England, the art-deco instrument has been at the site since its opening 88 years ago.

North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell said he would "do everything to protect it."

The Weston-super-Mare Odeon is closing its doors next month

According to the company, the venue is "no longer viable" for it to operate - but before it closes, the organ was played in a final concert last Sunday.

Mr Bell said: "I think we were all concerned when we heard about the threat to the Odeon cinema and the intention for its closure, it is a very important iconic building.

"We have already got a team of officers looking at options and making sure that we can try and engage with the owners of the building to make sure it is not lost and put at risk."

The organ was originally played to accompany silent films

John Crockford-Hawley, councillor for Weston-super-Mare Uphill, said: "It is in perfect working order.

"It is magnificent and has been wonderfully maintained by volunteers.

"Unfortunately, the Odeon cinema is closing so we don't know what's going to happen to this great instrument."