A section of Southport Pier will be temporarily closed from January 3, 2018 to allow contractors to begin the second phase of its £2.9m improvement works. The landward section of the pier, between Ocean Plaza and the Marine Lake cafe, will be closed off to the public until approximately March, 2018. This is to allow contractors to continue with a huge improvement project to create additional jobs, increase visitor numbers and secure Southport Pier as a valued asset for many years to come. Read more: Yellow weather WARNING issued for Southport – Storm Eleanor set to hit The seaward end of the … Continue reading Southport Pier now CLOSED for improvement works