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<p>HM Government works to preserve the rich cultural heritage of our seaside towns
in many ways, including through the statutory heritage protection system, which recognises
heritage assets of national significance and helps to protect them for the nation.
There are currently 293 designated heritage assets in Southport, including 281 Listed
Buildings.</p><p>Historic England, the Government's statutory adviser on heritage
matters, regularly undertakes research and thematic designation projects which focus
on recognising and protecting the cultural heritage assets of seaside towns – buildings,
venues and other amenities which are often central to the local visitor economy. Historic
England is currently working with local partners, such as Sefton Metropolitan Borough
Council, on initiatives which will assist in revitalising Southport’s economy and
the appreciation and protection of its historic environment.</p><p>Through the High
Street Heritage Action Zones programme, HM Government has invested over £23 million
in coastal communities, breathing new life into high streets, benefiting local people
and businesses, and providing assistance to much-loved historic buildings.</p><p>The
recent announcement of the second round of the Levelling Up Fund included a range
of projects focused on protecting and celebrating the cultural heritage of seaside
towns. These include £50 million for the new major visitor attraction Eden Project
North in Morecambe, transforming a derelict site on Morecambe’s seafront to create
a world-class cultural and visitor destination. It also includes a £40 million for
Blackpool to deliver a new Multiversity, a carbon-neutral, education campus in the
Talbot Gateway Central Business District, £19 million to improve access to Bexhill's
art deco De La Warr pavilion, and £20 million to renovate Great Yarmouth's North Quay.
The announcement also confirmed that there will be a further round of the Levelling
Up Fund, providing more opportunity to level up seaside communities and other places
across the UK.</p><p> </p>
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