Amber Rudd calls for meeting over Hastings Pier sale
It was announced late on Friday (June 15) that the seafront landmark has been sold to private investor and owner of Eastbourne Pier Abid Gulzar – despite a community bid to keep it in public hands.
There was a mixed reaction to the news, with Friends of Hastings Pier saying they were ‘sad and shocked’ the publicly-owned asset had been sold off at a ‘bargain price’.
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Hide AdResponding to the outcry, Amber Rudd said on Twitter: “Thank you all who have contacted me re sale of Hastings Pier. Not surprisingly views vary enormously.
“I made it clear to administrator that purchaser has to confirm free access to Pier, and that’s been done.
“I will request early meeting to ensure community concerns addressed.”
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