Bletchley Park nets council funding boost
A historic World War II codebreaking centre at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire is set to undergo vital repair work after Milton Keynes Council (MKC) agreed to match a funding pledge by English Heritage.
When English Heritage announced in November that it was investing £330,000 to fund repairs to the Grade II-listed mansion's roof, it also pledged a further £100,000 a year over a three-year period starting in April providing match-funding could be obtained. MKC has now announced that it will match the heritage organisation's investment over the next three years, ensuring that £600,000 is now available to carry out essential maintenance and repairs that are needed at the historic property.
Simon Thurley, chief executive of English Heritage, said: "Bletchley Park is of enormous historic importance and played a vital role in the Allies winning the Second World War. A large part of the activity that secured the freedom that Europe now enjoys took place here. "When we announced our initial £330,000 grant last year for urgent roof repairs to the Grade II-listed mansion, I laid down the gauntlet by pledging another £100,000 each year over three years if match-funding could be found. I am delighted that Milton Keynes Council has pledged this money."
Vanessa McPake, MKC's cabinet member for heritage and culture, added: "In this time of economic downturn, more people are likely to be holidaying in the UK, so Bletchley Park has a real role to play in supporting the economy of Milton Keynes." Image: The Bletchley Park Trust – www.bletchleypark.org.uk
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