‘Not the End’ for Birnbeck Pier Restoration Despite RNLI Withdrawal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli northsomerset lifeboat heritage westonsupermare council fundraising The future of Birnbeck Pier’s restoration remains hopeful despite the RNLI’s recent withdrawal, North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has assured. The lifeboat charity, which was a key partner in the project and had been … Read More
RNLI Prioritizes Life-Saving Mission Over Costly Birnbeck Pier Project Wednesday, July 2, 2025 rnli birnbeck rescue charity maritime funding boathouse lifeboats innovation coastguard The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) recently made a controversial decision to withdraw the £5 million funding it had pledged towards restoring Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare. This move has caused considerable … Read More
Council Criticizes RNLI's 'Shocking' Withdrawal from Historic Birnbeck Pier Restoration Project Sunday, June 29, 2025 birnbeck rnli restoration pier heritage northsomerset funding lifeboat council viability North Somerset Council has condemned the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) unexpected decision to withdraw from the Birnbeck Pier restoration project just days before contractors were to be appointed. The RNLI … Read More
Saving Iconic Seaside Pier: Restoration Too Important to Be Derailed Saturday, June 14, 2025 birnbeck restoration rnli northsomerset pier heritage funding coastal conservation infrastructure The leader of North Somerset Council has strongly defended the restoration efforts for Birnbeck Pier, addressing criticisms aimed at the project’s management and expenditures. Birnbeck Pier, a cherished Victorian landmark and … Read More
Saving Iconic Seaside Pier: A Restoration Too Important to Derail Saturday, June 14, 2025 birnbeck bristolchannel lifeboat restoration heritage pier northsomerset rnli levellingup victorian North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has firmly rejected recent criticism aimed at the restoration of Birnbeck Pier, calling the project a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to preserve a vital piece of heritage and bring … Read More
Restoration Efforts Underway for Crumbling Birnbeck Pier Monday, August 19, 2024 restoration birnbeck pier revitalization historic landmark council funding renovation heritage A crucial step in the restoration of the iconic Birnbeck Pier is on the horizon as council members prepare to vote on the approval of plans aimed at saving the deteriorating structure. The proposed restoration, which includes … Read More