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campaign to create a community arts centre in the old college building
in St.Annes failed in the summer of 2002 due to the inflexibility
of Newfield Jones Homes and the lack of support by Fylde Borough Council.
Archive of the struggle can be seen HERE However wider issues have developed, most particularly the lack of a voice for St.Annes, and the call for the setting up of a TOWN COUNCIL. The SAART group fully supports this initiative. To find out more click HERE
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letter published in the Lytham St.Annes Express - March 2003 A Thought in Time The initiative to turn the old St.Annes college building into a community arts centre fell apart in June 2002 because of one crucial factor. That Newfield Jones was not prepared to grant an extension of a further 6 months. That time was needed to allow the team to liase properly with the Heritage lottery Fund, who were very willing to help structure the bid and enable funding. It must not have escaped many people, that today, 8 months down the line, work on the college building has not started. This time could obviously have been made available. This provides a very sour taste for the people of St.Annes. We have an important and respected local builder who has not seen fit to think towards the benefits of the local community. This is a significant loss that will not be forgotten. John Bentham The archive of the Struggle can be seen HERE |
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