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12:03 AM December 26, 2020
MP Steve Barclay announced on Boxing Day that the Government has provided March with £6.4m for a major regeneration project
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The Government is to provide £6.4m towards what MP Steve Barclay describes as “game changing investment” to regenerate March.
The announcement was made today (Boxing Day) by Mr Barclay who said the money would also unlock significant regeneration opportunities. A key priority for me is to secure additional Government investment for our area to ensure Fenland and East Cambridgeshire unlocks its full potential,” he said.
“I am therefore delighted that, working with Cllr Chris Boden and Fenland councillors, county council leader Cllr Steve Count, and Mayor James Palmer, we have secured this game changing investment in March which will be a huge boost to the whole of Fenland.”
| Updated: 15:44, 21 December 2020
Independent cinemas in Lynn and Fakenham will receive over £150,000 from the government s Culture Recovery Fund this Christmas.
The Majestic Cinema and Fakenham s Central Cinema are among over 200 independent cinemas nationwide that will receive extra funding, with up to £16 million in grants available from the government s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Lynn s Majestic Cinema will receive £104,826, while £56,973 will go to Fakenham s Central Cinema. Tom Cundy, manager at Lynn s Majestic Cinema, said: It s going to be a big help. It s covering the cost of the PPE and the cost of everything we ve had to bring in during this time. It also means that during this quiet period, which we expect will go on for a few months, that we will be able to remain open.
Nathan added that Picturedrome, the company that runs The Luxe, have been “incredibly supportive” and have “ensured that no expense was spared when it comes to safety”.
Ranking among the UK’s top 10 independent cinemas, Nathan says, was “quite the shock - but a lovely one at such a challenging time for the cinema industry.
The Luxe in Wisbech has ranked among the top 10 independent cinemas in the UK. Picture: NATHAN SMITH
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“I am particularly pleased that this highlights the efforts my team put in on a day to day basis, ensuring that every visit is as enjoyable as possible.