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Hastings Borough Council agree to commence compulsory purchase of the Pier!
Hastings Borough Council Cabinet unanimously agreed to proceed with the compulsory purchase of the Pier from its absent owners, Ravenclaw.
Our recent feasibility study by Leisure Development Partners and Colman Architects indicated that £8m would be required for the first phase development. Following a meeting with Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society on Tuesday in which [...]
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9th June 2010 – Arthur Green Awarded Grassroots Grant from Sussex Community Foundation
We have been awarded a Grassroots grant of £3720 from Sussex Community Foundation to assist us with the running costs of Arthur Green, so we can concentrate on continuing to provide regular information and progress to residents and visitors on the Battle for Hastings Pier campaign.
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29th May 2010 – Magic of Music Hall Fundraiser a great success!
Thanks to everyone who came along and joined in the fun on Saturday. The event raised £500 for the Trust. Here are the ones that signed the “I supported the Music Hall Fundraiser at The Masonic Hall on Sat 29th May!” list:
Patty B & Bertie – who both gave their time and talents free for [...]
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Hastings Borough Council agree to a partnership with HPWRT
Jeremy Birch, Leader of Hastings Borough Council has appeared on BBC South East News and BBC Sussex today to confirm a partnership with HPWRT to work towards the successful Compulsory Purchase of the Pier, provided agreed conditions are met.
These conditions include the findings of the feasibility study confirming the viability of the business plans for [...]
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17th May 2010 – Support Hastings Pier & Get Yourself on TV!
The BBC One Show are filming at the Pier Monday 17th May at 5pm.
WE NEED TO SHOW THEM THAT LOCAL PEOPLE WANT THEIR PIER BACK!
Please gather at the Pier gates from 4.45pm to show your support for the Hastings Pier & White Rock Trust taking over Hastings Pier.
Bring friends, family, dogs, posters, banners and your [...]
22nd April 2010 – Annual General Meeting
Hastings Pier & White Rock Trust will be hosting their AGM at White Rock Hotel from 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend and any non-Members can become members on the night if they wish to join us. We plan to review the achievements for 2009-10, as well provide updates on the Feasibility Study and Compulsory [...]
29th March 2010 – HPWRT Are Looking For More Trustees and Volunteers!
Following the successful outcome of the Feasibility funding application, our activities are growing all the time. We now need more volunteers and trustees. More information on the roles can be found here.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to your local area.
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25th March 2010 John Denham MP & Michael Foster MP Visit Pier & Arthur Greens
With the announcement of £200k regeneration funds for Hastings being given by the Government, Michael Foster brought John Denham, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to visit the Trust and take a walk around the pier so we could show him the planned work for Phase 1 of the renovations.
Accompanied by members of the [...]
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24th March 2010 Nick Perry from the Lib Dems Shows Support for Saving the Pier
Nick Perry, Parliamentary campaigner, Hastings & Rye Liberal Democrats has recently voiced his support for the Trust and their campaign to Save the Pier.
In talking about the recent award of CommunityBuilders Feasibility funding, Mr Perry says:
“The £75,000 will, I understand, fund the feasibility study that is intrinsic to the redevelopment of the Pier along social [...]
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Adam Piggott Photoshoot