Colchester Council’s Cabinet today confirmed its support for the campaign by pledging up to £30,000 to the appeal. It will do so provided the public appeal raises £170,000. This wonderful news means that our target is reduced, providing we can still raise the final £40,000 this month.
The Council has already made a donation of £5,000 to the campaign which has been matched by Colchester 2020. Additionally some individual Councillors and groups have also donated privately.
Speaking on behalf of the Cabinet, Deputy Leader Martin Hunt said: “We wish to make it absolutely clear that we are fully committed to securing and preserving as much of the Roman Circus site as possible and we hope this contribution will secure the ownership of the starting gates which are a vital part of the site.”
Cllr Lyn Barton, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Sustainability and Environmental, added: “The Public Appeal is going from strength to strength and I am delighted that we have been able to make a further contribution. We are totally committed to this project and feel it is vital to preserve the starting gates site at all costs.”
So, please help us to unlock this £30,000 and make a donation today. Thank you.
Did you join us this morning? What did you think of the news? Do you think we’ll hit our total in time?