I remember being a bit taken aback at all the local protest against the news that the Jerwood Foundation wanted to locate a second gallery here on the South Coast. This could be a chance to turn Hastings fortunes around and make it stand out among the deflated and jaded seaside resorts dotted along the south coast - think Morrissey's 'Every Day is Like Sunday' and you get the picture. Thankfully the Jerwood Foundation finally received the green light from then Arts Minister, Margaret Hodge, in 2009 to stop further delay and go ahead and start the build. The hotly contested area of 70s tarmac which served as a tourist coach park alongside the historic fishing huts was the chosen site for the gallery. The decision was made as a regeneration opportunity for the area which outweighs the coach park's income revenue and encourage other businesses to root up. The Jerwood will have a designated communal space to host outdoor events. The Jerwood is to open its doors to the public in September 2011.
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