St Modwen Properties becomes Trust’s private sector partner

Announcement Date: 23rd July 2001

HLF reconfirms its award and accepts St Modwen Properties plc as the Trust’s private sector partner. A final phase of development work is agreed prior to the start of the full restoration of the pier (Design & Development phase). April – Project frozen by HLF while Palace Pier owners’ legal challenge of West Pier lottery award referred to European Commission.