Council considers the future of Falmouth’s Prince of Wales Pier
Falmouth mayor Steve Eva said that the Truro and Falmouth Harbour’s Board, which is responsible for the pier, had given three options for its future. “The chairman of the harbour’s board admitted it had a responsibility to run a facility for the people of Falmouth to be used by boats,” he said. “Therefore they have to do something. “They basically wanted to know whether the people of Falmouth wanted to knock down the pier and replace it or knock it down and don’t do anything or repair it.”
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Owners seek to reopen Lowestoft Claremont Pier deck
The pier itself, a 60-metre stretch of wooden decking, has been closed to the public since 1982, with only seagulls making use of it in recent years. But now, after four decades of desertion, Mr Llewellyn says reopening the pier is a “high priority”, and is already in talks with a company regarding a surveyor’s report, but admits finances will dictate the speed at which the project progresses.
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The show goes on at Cromer Pier as contract with Openwide is renewed
Visitors to Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre will soon be able to enjoy an upgraded bar and restaurant thanks to a £45,000 boost. Councillors on North Norfolk District Council (NNDC), which owns the pier, voted to give the money to Openwide Coastal, which runs the theatre, as well as to extend the company’s contract by five years.
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The Proms meet Ibiza at Blackpool North Pier this summer!
Ibiza Proms On The Pier is set for Saturday, July 16 and organisers Classic Events promise “an evening of feel-good Ibiza classics performed by our 40-piece orchestra and amazing vocalists”.
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A fascinating insight into the challenges and successes of operating one of Britain’s most popular piers
Co-owner and director Michelle Michael talks about running one of the UK’s most successful attractions – from the challenges of Covid to rebuilding the business after that devastating fire nearly 14 years ago.
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Bumper visitor numbers at Southend Pier in January
More than 24,000 visited the pier last month, the highest ever number recorded in January since records began. That number more than tripled the previous record set in January, and was also double the amount of visitors at the pier in December. Bosses hope the high figure is a sign of things to come for the iconic attraction.
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Minehead Pier in miniature on display at Minehead Museum
The 700ft long Edwardian pier has now been reduced to 3ft 6in in length but retains some fine detailing of the structure’s trolley railway and the complex landing stage at the end. The original gate, stabilised rather than fully restored, is also on show. The pier display will be the main feature of the 2022 season when the museum re-opens on March 26.
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Kitesurfer becomes the first to jump over Southend Pier
A daredevil kitesurfer made the most of the strong winds in Southend to become the first man to kitesurf over the pier. Harry Calvert, from Hockley, has been kitesurfing since he was a teenager and headed to Southend seafront on Wednesday with “conditions perfect” ahead of Storm Eunice.
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Vintage sixties festival returns to Cromer Pier
The town’s pier is to host a Vintage Sixties Festival on Saturday, April 2, three years after the event was held for the first time.
Debs Lewis, event manager, said: “The festival is an opportunity for enthusiasts of the era to congregate, demonstrate and reignite their passion for the era that brought us the Beatles, Twiggy, Pirate Radio, the Mini and so much more”.
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Helensburgh Pier pins hope on Levelling Up funding bid
Councillors have given their enthusiastic backing to the local projects contained in proposals for a £50 million UK Government funding bid – including the long-awaited return of the town’s pier to marine use.
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Paintball attraction for Skegness Pier
A new attraction has opened at Skegness Pier where children can play a version of paintball and laser tag called Gelly Ball. Unlike paintball, this is marketed as a game that does inflict any pain and is played inside. Gelly Balls are shot from Gelly Blasters, which holds around 750 rounds and can be fired without reloading.
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Plans submitted as part of Walton on the Naze Pier refurbishment
Owner Russell Bolesworth has applied to Tendring Council for proposed minor external alteration, including construction of a new rear extension. The blueprints show the existing nine ten-pin bowling lanes could be replaced with adventure golf and that a new six-lane bowling area would be built, alongside escape rooms, a children’s soft play area and a new food and drink area.
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Concerns raised over ‘crumbling’ Scheveningen Pier
Parts of the pier at the seaside resort of Scheveningen are in such a bad state that without action it will no longer be safe by 2025, a technical appraisal by The Hague local council has shown.
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Plans for Ryde Pier tramway to become a pedestrian walkway get a step closer
Plans for a new pedestrian walkway on Ryde Pier have been submitted to the Isle of Wight council’s planning department. The application for Listed Building Consent sets out details of how the old Ryde Tramway Pier – which was taken out of use in 1969 – will be transformed to provide pedestrian access to and from the pierhead.
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Restoration work continues at Clevedon Pier
The historic gates to Clevedon Pier will be restored this week. In preparation for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the gates will be repaired to their former glory and given a new lease of life. Works will create a second entry point, to the right, allowing easier entry and exit during busy times.
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Southend Pier new trains get ready to roll!
The new trains at Southend Pier are almost ready to launch after a grand unveiling was delayed due to the need for more tests and a VIP guest cancelling.
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Bangor Garth Pier celebrates world book day!
A fun day will be held on Bangor’s Garth Pier on Saturday 5 March to celebrate World Book Day. Local authors will be attending in the morning and afternoon, and there will be face painting and a fancy dress competition for children – another opportunity to wear those World Book Day costumes!
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