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
Charming Seaside Town Boasts the UK’s Smallest Pier Friday, June 6, 2025 burnham-on-sea pier seaside somerset beach tourism historic lighthouse festival coastal Nestled along Somerset’s coast, Burnham-on-Sea is home to Britain’s shortest pier—Burnham Pier—which measures just 117 feet long. This petite pier, built between 1911 and 1914 on the eve of World War I, offers a captivating … Read More
Charming Somerset Seaside Town Boasts Its Own 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' Friday, May 9, 2025 burnham-on-sea somerset seaside leaningtower standrews beach tourism history pier lighthouse Nestled along the scenic Somerset coastline, the picturesque town of Burnham-on-Sea offers visitors a delightful blend of history, seaside fun, and unique landmarks. Among its standout attractions is St Andrew’s Church, home … 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