This shot of Colwyn Bay pier is from 1960s and I recall seeing the Manchester group Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders there one Saturday night with a young lady from Llanddulas whose name escapes me – and so did she.Colwyn Bay’s pier, originally named Victoria Pier like the one in Rhyl, is a Grade II listed structure and has been derelict for some time. It has been in need of repair for several decades. The pier is owned privately and at present is in receivership. This situation presents Conwy Council with a complex set of difficulties.
I’m sure the council would like the pier restored and put back into use but who would foot the bill? The future of the pier, ways and means of restoration, possible alternative uses, and related matters are to be discussed at a public meeting tomorrow evening, Friday 22nd January 2010, 6pm at Colwyn Bay Town Hall, Rhiw Road.
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SUN 24th JAN 2010 UPDATE: In yesterday’s Daily Post, reporter David Powell said hundreds of residents turned up at the meeting. The pier could be bought via a trust obtaining grants, or maybe even out of Conwy council coffers, but what about maintenance costs? Aye, there’s the rub!
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