Managed by the Hastings Pier Charity. Funded mainly by the Heritage Lottery Fund but £600k provided by 3,100 shareholders of a community share offer. hpcharity.co.uk
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2013: Pier charity takes ownership of Pier
Following compulsory purchase order by Hastings Borough Council. hpcharity.co.uk
2011: Pier supported by Heritage Lottery Fund
£8.4million in principle including £354k development grant. Increased to £11.4 million in 2012. hpcharity.co.uk
2010: Fire devastates Hastings Pier
But only serves to strengthen resolve to restore it. hpcharity.co.uk
2009: ‘You can save me’ Pier demonstration
2,000 people march from the Pier to the Town Hall. hpcharity.co.uk
2006: Friends of Hastings Pier formed
After a public meeting. The Pier was closed in the summer of 2006 by Hastings Borough Council due to safety concerns. hpcharity.co.uk