Birnbeck Pier19 Mar 2026Historic pier gets £19m to complete restorationThe Grade II-listed pier has been closed for more than 30 years due to safety concerns.19 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Wood from historic pier to be recycled into furnitureNorth Somerset Council partners with a community interest company to recycle wood from the pier.13 Mar 202617 Feb 2026Major work to restore historic pier set to beginSpecialist contractors will arrive at the site with a 100-tonne crane later.17 Feb 202617 Sep 2025The decades-long fight to save a Victorian pier from the seaPlans to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare almost fell through, but are now back on track.17 Sep 202517 Sep 2025Historic pier saved as surprise funding announcedThe project in Weston-super-Mare was set to be cancelled before a heritage organisation stepped in.17 Sep 20258 Sep 2025Crumbling pier's restoration could be scrappedThe council could drop its flagship project months after the RNLI - a key backer - pulled out.8 Sep 20257 Aug 2025Funding to 'breathe new life' into heritage sitesMore than £800k is set aside to restore buildings in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and North Somerset. 7 Aug 20253 Jul 2025'Cannabis gang arrested' and 'Pier controversy'A look at the stories trending across the West of England on Thursday, 3 July.3 Jul 202527 Jun 2025Birnbeck Pier plan 'in jeopardy' as RNLI pulls outPlans for the pier included establishing a new RNLI station there, but will now no longer happen.27 Jun 2025...
