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“Everybody welcome” at meeting to discuss the future of Southport Pier
3 weeks ago

Southport Pier is the second longest in the UK and has been closed since December 2022.
People are invited to an Open Meeting this January to discuss ideas about restoring and reopening Southport Pier.
Organisers say that all are welcome at the event, which will take place at Silcockâs Pier Family Restaurant on the Promenade, Southport, between 11am and 12.30pm on Friday, 31st January 2025.
it has also been made clear that his is not a fundraising event, and it will not be seeking funding from anyone.
They say it is a gathering for people who eagerly want to see Southport Pier open once again, to hold an open discussion, and to seek ideas.
“The organisers are fully supportive of Sefton Councilâs ambitions to see the Pier reopened, after the local authority submitted a full planning application for how the work can be carried out last year.”
If you would like to attend, you can email info@silcock-leisure.co.uk

Silcock Leisure Group Head of Operations Serena Silcock-Prince said:
âSouthport Pier is our townâs major landmark; it attracts so many visitors from across the country, and we all want to see people able to walk down it once again.
âSouthport needs a boost. This would make such a huge difference to our town.
âWe have been greatly encouraged by Sefton Council submitting a full planning application outlining how the pier can be repaired, and are appreciative of their consistent and firm backing they have demonstrated for restoration to be done.
âWe appreciate that the costs involved, both in terms of restoration and ongoing maintenance, are significant.
âSouthport Pier is a heritage landmark of national significance. It has been hosting visitors and supporting tourism in our region ever since it opened in 1860.
âWith growing pressures on council budgets from priorities such as adult and childrenâs social care, there is no way that Sefton would ever be able to find sufficient funding through their own finances. No local authority could.
âWe need national support.
âLocal residents and local businesses in Southport are fully behind Sefton Councilâs ambition to see Southport Pier restored and reopened, and we are keen to explore options about how we can help make that vision become a reality.
âSouthport Pier stands proudly near the new Marine Lake Events Centre, a ÂŁ73 million scheme which is being built thanks to Sefton Council, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Town Deal funding, which is so exciting for our town. .
âWhen it opens, MLEC will be a brand new landmark for our region.
âPositive things are happening and we need that momentum to continue.
âThe first visitors to see the new MLEC facility would be wowed by also seeing a restored Southport Pier nearby.
âWe look forward to seeing everyone at our Open Meeting.â