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These three culturally significant sites in Alford and Spilsby are vitally important to their communities as well as the wider district. I am delighted that government funding will give a new lease of life and offer for visitors to come to Alford and Spilsby and enjoy these facilities.

Cllr Graham MarshPortfolio Holder for Community Safety, Leisure and Culture and Carbon Reduction at ELDC

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We are so pleased about the funding decision. The Spilsby Sessions House charity will now be able to realise the vision of fully repairing the Grade II listed heritage site and transforming a theatre at risk into a visitor attraction and community arts venue for all.

Bruce KnightHeritage & Arts Co-ordinator at Spilsby Sessions House

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The funding will truly be transformational for these heritage sites and the communities they support. New tourist attractions which enhance the current offer will be created which will help secure their use for generations to come.

Cllr Adam GristPortfolio Holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy at ELDC

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These schemes have been put together in a way that respects the heritage of the sites as well as being ambitious to ensure they have a financially stable future and are attractive to residents, visitors and holidaymakers who may want to visit.

Cllr Graham MarshPortfolio Holder for Community Safety, Leisure and Culture and Carbon Reduction at ELDC

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The impact of this project will be a huge boost for the local community and for East Lindsey as whole. It will complement the Town Deal investment the District Council has already achieved for the coast and will create something that people across the region can be proud of.

Bruce KnightHeritage & Arts Co-ordinator at Spilsby Sessions House

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I am delighted by the news that Alford and Spilsby will benefit from a boost of £8million from the Government's Funding. This transformational funding will bolster the cultural offer to constituents and visitors and support the local economy.

Victoria AtkinsMP for Louth and Horncastle

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There are so many hardworking people committed to these cultural facilities and I am so delighted the Government has recognised this and is supporting us to help keep these facilities thriving.

Cllr Adam GristPortfolio Holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy at ELDC

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The UK Government Funding Scheme has given us a great opportunity in Alford to revitalise our much loved heritage assets. The Manor House and the Windmill are unique and have great potential to become outstanding tourist attractions.

Richard QuantrellAlford Manor House Trustee