Hastings Pier

Hastings Pier and White Rock Trust are campaigning to take ownership of the Pier in Hastings.  Currently owned by a private company and closed for health and safety reasons, Hastings Borough Council are compulsory purchasing the pier and transfer it to the trust to enable it to be repaired and re-opened

HPWRT’s project involves the heritage-led transformation of the pier by restoring the substructure, deck and railings; and redeveloping the above deck. A restoration programme will preserve the Eugenius Birch structure, as well as introducing new structural elements. An accompanying education programme will deliver learning opportunities for all ages and include hands-on heritage learning and, in association with Sussex Coast College Hastings, apprenticeships to develop the next generation of pier engineers. Much of this will be run from a purpose-built Heritage Learning Centre on the pier.

The commercial programme involves establishing the People’s Pier Company, a community-shareholder owned management company run by an experienced leisure management team, to manage the pier. The commercial and educational activities will provide employment and volunteering opportunities for Hastings.

For more information, latest news and to join the campaign please visit http://www.hpwrt.co.uk/ or join the group on facebook.

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