The owner of Southport Pier Pavilion said he hopes there will be more clarity on the pier's future with his business "rotting away".
Southport Pier was forced to close last December due to health and safety concerns. Only months before, Sefton Council had committed to a £3m investment to replace the wooden beams which make up the pier's surface.
This morning, Friday, the council estimated the full refurbishment works required to open the pier safely again could exceed £13 million - more than £10 million in excess of the £3m the council agreed to borrow to fund decking replacement. As a result, the council will look to secure funding to assist with the project.
