Plans to mark WWI centenary
AN MP from Runcorn has sought what steps are being taken by the Government to ensure the First World War’s centenary is being commemorated across the country.
Graham Evans wrote to ask Karen Bradley what the Department For Culture, Media And Sport (CMS) asking how the Great War is being remembered in ‘local communities’.
A written answer from Rob Wilson, parliamentary undersecretary of state for CMS said that residents have been encouraged to apply for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) to ‘discover, learn and commemorate’ the First World War.
He said: “Since April 2010, HLF has awarded over £84 million to more than 1,680 First World War Centenary projects reaching more than 80% of constituencies across the United Kingdom.
“Communities can also get involved in our war memorials programme, by attending workshops, applying for listing and carrying out condition surveys.
“War Memorials Trust have grants available for repair and conservation of local war memorials.” ●