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Further good news for the regeneration of Colwyn Bay 17/05/2011 This first-round pass** means that Conwy County Borough Council can now progress to the next stage of the HLF application and submit more detailed plans to see the HLF money rolled out. A …

Support for 'hidden' Victorian street 17/05/2011 Gateshead Council is the only local authority in the North East of England to secure initial support from the latest round of the HLF’s Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) programme² which has awarded …

New North West Committee Chair attends Ordsall Hall opening 20/05/2011 Susan kicked off her new role by attending the opening of Ordsall Hall in Salford, which has just undergone a complete restoration thanks to a £4.3million award from HLF. Susan …

Young people to raise the roof on town’s history 16/05/2011 Performing arts charity Razed Roof will work with the young researchers to build a picture of how Harlow grew from its modest beginnings - the original town now referred to as Old Harlow - to its …

Titan Crane gets a £120,000 boost 18/04/2011 The £120,000 project will provide classroom and workshop facilities for school and community groups and families. The Titan crane, which weighs 800 tons and has 80ft-deep foundations, helped John Brown’s …

Funding for George Elmy Heritage Project 13/04/2011 The project, led by the East Durham Heritage Group, will explore the rich maritime, social and industrial history of East Durham, focussing particularly on the George Elmy lifeboat. Built in 1949, the …

Final piece in the 'heritage jigsaw' at Sheffield Manor 11/04/2011 The three-year project represents the final piece in the jigsaw for the transformation of this exceptional heritage site into an educational and resource hub for the community. Called …

Brecknock Museum 29/03/2011 The Connecting Communities and Collections project has achieved a first-round pass which means the council can now develop the project proposals, during the next year, in preparation for the second round application. Powys …

Welsh Princes’ castle to be opened up to the people thanks to £4.7m HLF grant 28/03/2011 With 72 percent of tourists claiming to visit Wales for its Castles, Historic Sites and Stately Homes (PDF, 223KB) alone, the opening of Cardigan Castle to visitors …

Exhibition of The Argyll Collection 29/03/2011 The Argyll Collection of art works was originally established by the inspirational Jim Tyre working with Naomi Mitchison between 1970-1990. It was created as a learning resource in schools for the young …