MP Bob Seely has backed a bid from East Cowes Town Council to restore its much-loved Town Hall.
The building, which dates back to 1897, remains in public use for community events, private hire, and town council meetings, however, it now requires significant works to be carried out to the exterior of the building and the roof.
The Town Council has asked for £150,000 from the government’s Community Ownership Fund to carry out the works.
The Island’s MP has written to Levelling Up Minister, Jacob Young, in support of the bid. In his letter, he said: “As you know, one of the aims of the Community Ownership Fund is to help community groups such as the East Cowes Town Council maintain assets that are important to the community.
“The East Cowes Town Hall is a significant asset to the public and the character of East Cowes. I am happy to offer the bid my full support.”
The Community Ownership Fund is a £150 million fund over four years to support community groups to take ownership of assets that are at risk of being lost to the community. One of the aims of the fund is to support projects that renovate, repair, or refurbish an asset to make it sustainable for the long term.
