Lords Seaside Town Regen Committee to visit Skegness
Six members of the House of Lords Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns will be visiting Skegness on Wednesday 10 October.
This visit is part of the Committee's inquiry into the complex challenges faced by seaside towns.
The itinerary will include discussions with people who live, work and study in Skegness, as well as visits to the Skegness foreshore and pier and the North Sea Observatory. The Committee will also visit Butlins and discuss business, skills and socio-economic issues with local service providers.
Lord Bassam of Brighton, Chairman of the Committee, said:
“Skegness, with its historic foreshore and the first ever Butlins resort, has a rich heritage as a seaside destination. We are keen to learn more about the steps being taken to protect and promote historic assets, alongside the development of a modern visitor economy. The visit will provide valuable insights which will play an important part in our inquiry.”
Lord Bassam of Brighton will be available for interview during the day. Please contact Dervish Mertcan on 020 7219 6640 or email mertcand@parliament.uk
