Crawley is to receive £370,000 to support iconic cultural and heritage organisations as they reopen after lockdown.

It is part of the government’s £2bn Recovery Fund investment in the arts.

MP for Crawley Henry Smith said, “The past year has had a devastating impact on cultural and heritage organisations so it’s fantastic news that more than £370,000 is being provided to support these most valued groups.

“I’m excited that as we set out on our cautious roadmap to reopening up this sector, we’ll soon be able to enjoy these extraordinary institutions once again, and I’m delighted that the support is being put in place to help them thrive in the future.”

The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill recently received more than £100,000 from the fund to support it reopening next month.

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