The small grants will be used for feasibility studies for major projects:
- £30,000 in Jaywick to explore plans for a centre for creativity and
- £25,000 in Wells to look at developing a Grade II listed building with potential for a theatre, new museum, art exhibitions and workshops.
Barbara Follett, Culture and Tourism Minister, said:
"Our seaside towns have fascinating histories and unique cultural traditions which we must preserve and strengthen so they can be enjoyed for hundreds of years to come. The Government's Sea Change programme is trying to do just this and, so far, has given over £29 million to fund regeneration projects in 28 resorts around England.
"These projects will help to restore people's pride in their towns and help families of the future to enjoy great seaside holidays like the ones so many of us remember from our youth.
"This funding brings hope to our coastal towns in tough economic times. I hope that this wave of Sea Change funding will inspire other coastal towns to do the same."
