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Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 February 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 February 2016. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Friday, 12 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Piers: Grants

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many English piers have received government grants in (1) 2013, (2) 2014 and (3) 2015.

Answer

There a number of grant programmes, funded by the taxpayer and the lottery, from which England’s 43 surviving piers can benefit. There is no central record of all government grants awarded to piers in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

It is clear that grants from initiatives such as the Coastal Communities Fund and the Coastal Revival Fund as well as the Heritage Lottery Fund, have been invaluable in assisting with restoration works and creating new businesses and jobs. Such grants help to preserve our heritage and increase visitor numbers.

At Hastings Pier, which will reopen to the public this spring, a £14 million restoration project was awarded funding through the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Coastal Communities Fund and from DCLG, among other sources. The new visitor centre, arts centre and restaurant will provide a boost to tourism and local businesses.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5737
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Grants Piers
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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