Hastings Pier reopening to be delayed

Hastings Pier will not reopen on Saturday as previously planned due to ‘severe weather’ expected over the weekend.
By Stephen Wynn-Davies
Published 1st Jul 2020, 10:10 BST
Updated 1st Jul 2020, 14:29 BST
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The Grade-II listed structure was due to open its gates on Saturday (July 4), the first day many hospitality businesses will reopen to the public in the latest easing of lockdown restrictions.

However, on Wednesday (July 1), a spokesman for the pier said plans have been pushed back due to the weather forecast.

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It is now hoped the pier will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 12pm.

A spokesman said Hastings Pier will still have a number of open air facilities, including a beer garden, open air cinema and fairground rides on the new date.

Social distancing measures will also be in place.

The reopening will be carried out by councillor Nigel Sinden, mayor of Hastings, and Tim Wardley, chairman of the National Piers Society.

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