The refurbishment of Southport Pier could cost £10m more than previously planned.
The pier was forced to close last December due to health and safety concerns and it remains closed now. Only months before, Sefton Council had committed to a £3m investment to replace the wooden beams which make up the pier's surface.
However, the council said it has received feedback which can inform the next steps of the project. These steps will be presented to an emergency meeting of the cabinet on Thursday, June 29.