{"id":10008,"date":"2015-04-11T17:15:54","date_gmt":"2015-04-11T16:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=10008"},"modified":"2015-04-11T17:15:54","modified_gmt":"2015-04-11T16:15:54","slug":"good-news-funds-for-historic-buildings-in-the-isle-of-anglesey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=10008","title":{"rendered":"Good news & funds for historic buildings in the Isle of Anglesey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Historic Holyhead has successfully bid for and received funding from HLF to repair town centre properties and assist with the regeneration of the town as the <\/span>Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has earmarked \u00a32.375m towards the project and provided \u00a350,000 upfront<\/span>, with IHBC members central to the bidding processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

IHBC Wales Branch Vice Chair, Rory Wilson said; \u2018This is yet another example of why conservation skills in our local planning authorities are needed: creating new opportunities and taking challenging projects through from inception, effectively steering them through the legislation with competence and confidence.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Conservation skills always lessen risks for Councils, but in delivering outcomes like these they also clearly demonstrate the huge relevance of heritage-led regeneration to supporting deprived communities, helping them find their feet and restore confidence through taking iconic structures and giving them new life.\u2019<\/p>\n

The Isle of Anglesey Council writes:
\n<\/span>A vision to revitalise Holyhead\u2019s Market Hall has received a significant funding boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund.\u00a0 The Isle of Anglesey County Council is delighted to announce that its vision to revitalise this landmark building has received a significant funding boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).<\/p>\n

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has earmarked \u00a32.375m towards the project and provided \u00a350,000 upfront to help successfully develop plans for the hall.\u00a0 The news follows the recent award of \u00a31.55m by the HLF in helping the Council to deliver a Phase II Townscape Heritage Initiative to support the repair and reuse of other historic buildings in the town centre.\u00a0 The project proposes a major refurbishment of the former Market Hall, a grade II Listed Building – alongside essential conservation work – once again providing public access to this much valued historic building at the heart of Holyhead town centre.<\/p>\n

It is proposed the building will combine a relocated town Library with an enhanced local history collection, while also providing a new exhibition space and other complementary uses, contributing to Holyhead\u2019s potential as an increasingly important heritage and cultural destination. The proposals also include the development of a new interpretation strategy and activity plan for the building to reveal inspirational stories, unfold layers of history, thought and knowledge and help more people learn, understand and care about the building and history of the town centre.\u00a0 The work will encourage new audiences, support community development and transform visitors\u2019 and users experience of the Library service and Market Hall. It will deliver improvements in accessibility, facilities and infrastructure, and will benefit local residents, community groups, schools, tourists amongst others.<\/p>\n

Anglesey Council\u2019s Director of Sustainable Development, Arthur Owen, said, \u2018The Market Hall is a vital regeneration project for Holyhead town centre. It has been a focus of our concerns and attention for a number of years. We\u2019re pleased that the HLF shares our vision, building on the Welsh Government\u2019s commitment of \u00a3700,000 towards the project through the Viable and Vibrant Places programme, for the long term reuse and repair of this iconic historic building. We look forward to working with stakeholders and the community in detailing up the proposals over the coming months.\u2019<\/p>\n

Jennifer Stewart, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund in Wales, added, \u2018As Holyhead\u2019s first public building, the Market Hall is an extremely important part of the town\u2019s architectural and cultural heritage. I\u2019m delighted that we\u2019ve been able to earmark funding of \u00a32,425,000, including a development grant of \u00a350,000, which will be spent on developing plans for the project in more detail. \u00a0Future plans for the building include transforming it into a new centre for training, community activity and heritage learning. I\u2019m delighted that the currently empty building will hopefully become the new home for Holyhead Library and the Island\u2019s local history collection, giving it a whole new important purpose. We look forward to seeing these exciting plans develop.\u00a0 Thanks to players of the National Lottery, this is the second major investment HLF has made in Holyhead in recent months.\u2019<\/p>\n

View the press release<\/a><\/p>\n

IHBC Wales Branch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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