The popular beach huts at Lytham St Annes could well be on the move after this summer.
Since opening in 2012 the huts have welcomed more than 350,000 visitors, who love having a base for their day trip to the seaside.
Equipped with electricity and a fitted kitchen, along with a table and chairs, they've become a hit with families and groups looking to hire them out for a get together or celebration.
But because the sea defences need upgrading, the huts are having to move to a new location - hopefully not too far away - and this could well be the final summer before the big move takes place.
Owner Stuart Robertson said: "Fylde Borough Council have plans to upgrade the sea defences where the huts are currently situated.
"They have secured the funding for the project but it is not clear yet when the work will start, however it could be at the end of this season, or next year.
"I am working with the council to put them in temporary location nearer the recreational beach by the pier - where the boating lake is currently - during the works so hopefully there shouldn’t be too much business disruption."
Stuart, who runs the huts and nearby beach apartments with wife Zoe, added: "Obviously, it’s all a bit scary, but it’s problem that needs addressing sooner rather than later.
"We are working closely with the council to hopefully secure the future of the Beach Huts in St Annes. The team undertaking the proposed works are experienced with a proven track record in upgrading sea defences in Lytham, with fantastic results.
"I remain hopeful that when the work is complete there will be a much improved area and facilities for all to enjoy for many generations to come."
The £12.1m funding towards the regeneration of the sea wall was approved by the Environment Agency in October.
Fylde Council says the existing wall is 'currently in a poor condition and is now at the end of its design life'.
Having been first constructed in 1935 the crest level is low resulting in frequent overtopping, flooding and damage to the seawall and promenade.
It says: "The replacement aims to reduce the risk of coastal erosion and flooding to over 500 properties and businesses over the next 100 years and involves replacing the existing 660m long seawall around the Island site in St Annes."
The council says the work could begin 'as soon as January 2023 and be completed by August 2024'.
With the huts open from now until the end of October, Stuart is hoping families will make the most of this year at the existing site before the big move.
We reported last year how the huts, which fit groups of up to six, had become 'like gold dust', with families relying on cancellations for one to become available.
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