There is still no firm plan in place for Southport Pier after the council's emergency Cabinet meeting today.
The pier was forced to close last December due to health and safety concerns and it remains closed now. It is estimated that the full refurbishment works required to ensure the Pier can open safely again could exceed £13 million, more than £10 million in excess of the £3m that the Council has already agreed to borrow to fund decking replacement.
To address this significant funding gap, the Council's Cabinet has agreed to progress engagement as quickly as possible with potential funders and stakeholders. However, no clear plan has been proposed.
