Community plans to save a historic Suffolk pier are making “good progress” after £45,000 of shares were sold in support of the project.
Shotley Pier Group is seeking a total of £350,000 to buy, repair and renovate the Victorian pier opposite the Bristol arms in the village.
It launched a community share scheme last year and yesterday reported that £45,000 had been sold. With the Co-op’s Power to Change Community Share Booster Programme, the total is doubled to £90,000.
The share scheme has also been extended until the end of this month, as the group is still in negotiations with the pier’s current owner.
A spokesman for the project said the total raised so far meant “we are making good progress”.
“Your support in making this exciting project a reality is very much appreciated,” the spokesman added.
Under the scheme, people are invited to buy shares at £25 each. Email here to find out more.
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