Birnbeck Pier, which first opened in 1867, has been left in a state of disrepair for years.

Work to revive crumbling pier takes major step forward

The future of Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is set to be decided with an inquiry next month. 

Birnbeck Pier: Inquiry to decide future of crumbling Victorian pier

The pier is privately owned and has been in a state of disrepair for years.

Birnbeck Pier is one of only six Grade II* piers surviving in the country - but its been left to crumble for years

 “This is a significant step towards restoring Birnbeck".

North Somerset Council have told CNM Estates to carry out work on Birnbeck Pier.

The Weston-super-Mare RNLI crew has rescued six people off Weston-super-Mare's Birnbeck Island in the last two weeks.

Work to demolish the collapsing Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been halted over concerns surrounding some of the works

Part of Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare is to be demolished after last year's storms left it badly damaged.