After months of planning and negotiation, Fletcher in Rye CIC and St Mary’s Church PCC have succeeded in buying the Lion Street site from South Coast College Hastings (SCCH).
Following the refusal of planning permission to build houses and flats, SCCH have agreed to the sale which will preserve Adult Further Education in the old FE Centre and will provide St Mary’s with a Church Hall – something they have long wanted.
Fletcher in Rye CIC will develop the old Library, Art Room and link buildings into the Fletcher Centre - as seen at the open exhibition in November. The intention is to preserve and restore the Art Room and create a new 100 seat performance venue – a new employer and modern asset for the whole of Rye.
The next stage involves discussions with planners, as well as English Heritage and other key partners.
Press updates will be available regularly and you can follow the story here on the Lion Street blog.
Some of the key members of Fletcher in Rye CIC celebrating with a glass of something lovely.
