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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 the trustees highlighted the outline plans for the pier, it was announced that CommunityBuilders would continue to be supported by the current coalition Government.
This means that HPWRT’s current funding strategy for the renovation and reopening of the Pier can continue.
More information can be found in this article which appeared in Hastings Observer
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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 the evening
The Team from The Works: Howard- the filmman and the lighting team – who also gave their time and talents free for the evening
C Mitrenas
A L Dudley
M H Dudley
M A Jarvis
Peter Rose
Trevor le Gassick
Peter Longman
Jean Tregunno
Jenny Allen
Susan Pacusan
George Clift
Sharon Mabey
Dawn Allen
Kevin Allen
Dilys Gray Jones
Val Threadgun
Stephen J White
John & Remi Hough
Angela Davis & Mark Duignan
Maureen & Terry Davis
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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 the Pier and the findings of the engineering cost analysis proving that the pier can be saved within acceptable cost levels.
Watch the BBC South East News report here
Listen to the BBC Sussex Radio report here:
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Hastings Pier & White Rock Trust Chairman response on BBC Sussex Radio:
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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 passion for the pier.
This could help make all the difference… see you there!
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 Purchase Order. In addition, there will be an opportunity to vote in new Trustees onto the Board. The full agenda can be downloaded here.
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 local and national press, the group went on to visit the new Pier Information Centre and Shop at Arthur Greens and looking over some of the historic photographs of the pier through the ages.
The BBC lunchtime news report can be viewed here. The Extended BBC Evening news report can be viewed here. Read the Hastings Observer report here. Listen to the BBC Radio 5 Interview:
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Members of the Trust, Pier Renovation Team and Meanwhile project with John Denham MP and Michael Foster MP
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2 August 2010 – HPWRT on Sussex FM Radio Breakfast Show
HPWRT Trustee, Jess Steele appeared on the Sussex FM Radio Show talking with Neil Pringle about the Big Society.
Listen here: