An open meeting will be held to discuss plans for the restoration and reopening of Southport Pier, which has been closed since December 2022 due to safety concerns. The pier, the oldest iron pier in the UK, is a significant landmark for the town and its reopening is eagerly anticipated by residents and businesses. Sefton Council has submitted a planning application for the pier's repair, and Historic England has approved the plans. The meeting aims to gather ideas and support from the community.
An open meeting is set to discuss potential plans for the restoration and reopening of Southport Pier.
As part of the application process, the council sought an assessment from Historic England, who subsequently gave the green light to the plans. The open meeting is scheduled to take place at Silcock's Pier Family Restaurant on the Promenade, Southport, from 11am to 12.30pm on Friday, January 31. "This would make such a huge difference to our town. We have been greatly encouraged by Sefton Council submitting a full planning application outlining how the pier can be repaired, and are appreciative of their consistent and firm backing they have demonstrated for restoration to be done.
SOUTHPORT PIER RESTORATION REOPENING SEFTON COUNCIL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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