Big plans for Cleethorpes Pier after venue is sold
THERE are "massive plans" in store for Cleethorpes Pier, which has been sold for a price in excess of £400,000.
The buyers are thought to be a venture partnership from London, who have big plans for the resort landmark, according to previous owner Bryn Ilsley.
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'In safe hands': Cleethorpes Pier has been sold for £450,000, which was £50,000 over the guide price.
When Mr Ilsley spoke to the Grimsby Telegraph last night, he revealed he was still going through the fine print of the contract.
However, at the time of going to press, he was unable to confirm what the pair had in store.
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But he was keen to reiterate his pledge to ensure the venue went into "safe hands", adding: "I was not going to let it go willy-nilly.
"I spent a lot of money, time and effort on it so I want it to go to the right person."
As reported, the former nightclub failed to sell when it was originally auctioned last month.
Despite national interest and six internet bidders registering their interest, the highest bid for the iconic venue was just £390,000 – failing to reach the guide price of £400,000. Potential buyers were then given 28 days to make bids.
He said: "It feels good. It's all gone through very well.
"Since the auction we have had quite a few people bidding on it, but I didn't want to push it too far, so I put a cap-off date on it the other week and had to say 'this is the one'.
"What I can say is that people will be happy with what the new owners want to do with it."
Speaking last night, after 48 hours of tense final negotiations, Tina Waterfall, the auction manager for Swindells' Auctioneers, said the sale was due to complete on Tuesday, April 30.
She said: "We believe the pier has a great future in the hands of its new venture partnership owners, who take position on April 30, the day of completion.
"This is the buyer that I think will be phenomenally good for Cleethorpes and the future of the pier.
"We are very happy with the purchaser. It is looking like it will be the start of a very, very exciting time for Cleethorpes.
"It looks like it will be in secure hands."
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by DannyWilde
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 9:51PM
“So the 14 red arrows I have all went to the pier previously? That worked as it closed, and you 14 are going to support and patronise the pier no matter what they turn it into lol good luck with that”
by Alimc
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 9:06PM
“Seadog people do not wish to read your abusive negative comments why don't you leave your arm chair and get a life cause this forum have had enough of your childish comments”
by DannyWilde
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 1:59PM
“Big plans big names big fat nothing we have been here before haven't we.”
by mickybe
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 1:54PM
“wetherspoons goes to sea !!!”
by Brutto
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 12:58PM
“Would it be the ideal site for a Mosque or similar religous organisation ?”
by tina170564
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 12:18PM
“Seadog I actually feel sorry for you being such a negative person you often are on here commenting about "the scum" of Grimsby. Do your self a favour and move to a more brighter, happier place or at least try and dig yourself out of the deep black hole you have succumbed.You never seem to write anything cheerful.I think Grimsby is not a bad place to live, yes there are a lot of deprived areas and a lot of drugs, alcohol and crime, but we are lucky to have nice parks and a beach close by, others are no so fortunate. Ignore what others choose as their life choice it's not your problem. I'm not saying walk around with rose tinted glasses on- but cheer up! life's to short, don't you agree?”
by elsawill
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 10:57AM
“What plans for entertainments etc would you like to see for the Pier”
by Freckles
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 10:42AM
“Lets all be really negative #sarcasm”
by Freckles
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 10:41AM
“Lets all be really negative.... #sarcasm”
by seadog
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 10:36AM
“you got to look on the bright side of this, on a saturday night the police will know where all the scum are at one time”