The restoration of an ‘architecturally stunning’ building will help to revive Grantham’s marketplace, councillors have heard.£300,000 of public money will be invested through the High Street Heritage Action Zone programme, with a similar amount coming from private investors.
Council leader Kelham Cooke said the Grade II listed building’s restoration would drive investment into the area. Councillor Mark Whittington described Westgate Hall as an “architecturally stunning building” which Grantham had “never quite got the best out of.” The cabinet voted unanimously to recommend the £300,000 grant be awarded from the fund, which is jointly managed by the council and Historic England.
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