The Pier Gardens Cleethorpes  have always been a cherished retreat for so many residents. The sea view that stretches from Alexander Road to Sea  Road, is a sight of tranquillity that countless families, elderly individuals, and visitors have enjoyed for generations. However, the current plan to redesign and excavate the town end of Pier Gardens threatens to rob us of this precious haven Due to ongoing advancing works with Maylim this New Petition will be closing very shortly there is only modification we can hope for now the gardens have already been altered beyond their trajectory.                                                                     Now there chopping down Mature trees For what ? (a  needless skate park) the trees were always part of the Pier gardens Former History and  authenticity they are totally destroying the place i think what they have done to the Former Pier gardens is an  embarrassment it should never have been allowed we need to hold the council to account they got this wrong and what a big Mistake to make to excavate and and Chop down trees   in the Former  gardens this is not justified at all, How many trees have they done this too? ,we did want something left of the Former gardens there just obliterating    the pier gardens destroying Memory,s for a change the Majority of us did not request we cannot let them get away with this hold the council to account.                                                                                            what Maylim have been allowed to do to the Former grounds  is so Z vear,I think we require to take legal action, against the council  for all the destruction they have caused to the Former gardens and with hemingway  Design and of course to people whom are local and visitors to the resort.                                                                                                                                                                                                           I honestly think locals love for the former garden is clear,and I think locals ought to seek a Judicial review this is the only way We  can overturn this decision and stop the continuation of these works ,though the works was approved intialley going on the feedback they appears to be a lack of consultation for locals and lack of acknowledgement of the serious impact would affect the community with the continuing works, the grounds would be Maladministration File to social care omnibus with any proof including the chopping down of a former tree in pier gardens send in a photo and evidence of how the former gardens looked  including pics of the Former maze if you have them and former golf course and beautiful gardens that have been obliterated and state the impact this has had on your life and that of the elderly loss of amenity,biodiversity lack of access in general an not so necessary project failing to explore less disruptive aggressive actions to the Former pier gardens ,they continue with this project against the feelings of Most people.

Council should be named and shamed for what they have done the former gardens were already beautiful and did not require excavating and trees chopping down.causing nothing but greife I bet the elderly are devastated at what the council   have done and locals alike there just not listening.

I think the council is guilty of spending these Funds for misadministration  I think there is proof of this what there doing to the former grounds its like we did not get a say the council are just intent on destroying every trace of the Former grounds  what a waste of  Money and suggests   Misspent Funds  ,Maladministration             . And  a waste of tax payers Money,the Council did what they wanted to the Former gardens not what we wanted ofcourse they would have been a minority looking forward to the changes but,in a court of law when cases like this are challenged it goes on a Majority vote.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

What you can do is share this petition Far and wide the more signatures gathered for example .1.000 signatures will trigger a full house debate at the council which is the maximum action we can take  for at thus stage in the progressing works. town End Pier gardens ,You have a lot info hear to hold the council to account even though works have began.                                                                    So Find any proof you can menchand in the points below and continue to log your complaints 

The grass has been removed and the grounds have been made Flat and tarmacked spoiling the  original  character and authenticity of the town end Pier gardens.

The asset of the Maze was removed back in 2024 For example did any of you witness the Council saying they removed the Former maze due to anti social behaviour                                                                                                                                                                                                        

is there proof on the website that this was the case If so gather your evidence and also that event space was required for events like Armed forces day ?

If you witnessed this and it is online and you have proof submit your proof asap ,assuming you have already made your complaint  known to the council submit your findings to the social care omnibus in a Formal complaint asap.                                               Also if you have any pics of the Former gardens condition such as  neglect submit them  as well asap and also to croft baker ward councilors stating your reasons,we would also like to petition the council to bring back and duplicate the Former Maze over a skate park,returning the former Gardens original  authenticity  and character, and Former History .                                                                                                                                         We request the Council Halt the Sea rd skate park ,and reallocate funds to rebuild original pier garden maze.,protecting  Projecting and in keeping with the character of the Pier gardens .                                                                                                                                                                                      We propose cctv in the Pier gardens and better lighting or active maintenance rather than the removal of beloved features.           The majority of locals and holiday makers alike prefer the Park in its former glory,with its traditional quiet green spaces over the councils sweeping Modernisation plans .

We demand restoration and preservation over modernisation.                                                                                                                                                                           We support and demand the Former Character to the later,original features reinstated .                                                                                                We demand the retention or accurate replacement,of original Victorian style benches that gave the Pier gardens its Former Character,lamp post and classic planters.                                                                                                                                                                                                          We push back against excessive hardscaping and paving.we require a massive planting scheme of established trees and formal flower beds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          We call for the reinstatement of winding paths for the traditional Former layout of the Pier gardens original beauty.                               We call for quiet green spots ,and traditional aesthetics over concrete updating and urbanisation.                                                                      We request the Former crazy golf course duplicate back the site traditionally provided historic Family leisure. and should be protected and restored rather than replaced by councils Modern development plan.                                                                                                          Security and Lighting and garden maintenance should have been prioritised over irreversible ground changes.and Antisocial behaviour  should have been dealt with by the council Whom failed in there  former duties to act.

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They rip up the Former grounds that were not necessary or in keeping with the park's victorian character. in fact the aesthetics

of the planned works  are a world away from its former history or appearance ,I find what they have done to the gardens totally outrageous and  Frankley the remodeling of the  Former grounds have gone to far.(Way way to far ) from what it was.there can be no justification for this the council said the redesign and excavations were necessary i dispute this they were not necessary at all., projects caused nothing but Chaos and loss of amenity to the elderly ,and locals since the project began and is dissmissive of the Impact this is having on Peoples lives.

If you believe these deep excavations are causing damage and Flood risk to the former Pier garden grounds,contact Environment health and damage control at North east Lincolnshire council with photographic evidence,Speak to the local coast guard about in herant flood risk of the former grounds deep and heavy not  necessary  excavations .                                                                  Gather evidence of   Mismanagement You can find out this out by visiting police crime website to see if this matches the councils claims for the Pier gardens since 2024 ,in any event irs still a failure on there part and there own miss management of the Former grounds    Submit your findings asap to Croft Baker ward Council dep,  Managers Levelling up Fund and social care omnibus asap.

You can hold the council to account for pushing through planning under the antisocial behaviour,when statistics do not match their Claims..

The council siting event space over community is another potential breach on their part.

Failure to recognise the detrimental impact these works would have on locals lives given they were not necessary in the 1st place.

Suggestion write to the Building control Planning department for an urgent stop. on this project located within the council offices, as they are responsible for structure, Potential ground sinking Due to excavation and loss of Character  to the resort .

and report your findings  also to the omnibus submitting any evidence and raising a formal complaint  requesting an immediate halt to these destructive , disruptive on going works.

Request that Funding be redirected and unspent Funds be allocated to landscaping and restoring other areas of the gardens rather than continued deep ground excavations at town end.

The ongoing work is disrupting the harmony and accessibility of this beloved garden, impacting local businesses and dampening the spirits of holidaymakers and residents alike. 
Businesses that once thrived on the traffic from visitors are now witnessing a decline,largely due to the closure of this central part of the town's end  gardens.
We urge the North East Lincolnshire Council and the project managers, including contractors Maylim, to halt current efforts and reconsider the  reallocation of resources. Instead of focusing on the town end of Pier Gardens, we propose shifting these efforts to the far end, preserving the historic and cultural integrity of the beloved town section.

I encourage you,since the work has started to write to the Council and project manager,and Maylim requesting a urgent halt of the works, for a review to suggest that the Council reallocates the Funding  to the other end  near Former fantasy Island or Wonderland, and  time is not on our side, you will need to get activity involved to stop these works.

You could also Petition in Person outside Pier,gardens with bill boards and take photos submit to the council your objections to the continuing works,,and state how the reconstruction of the town Pier gardens, is affecting your life and is not required,call on your local Mp depending where you live as they can support your case, Cleethorpes Mp is Melanie onn,  ,and favour a tidy up and local refurbishment over the planned works town end , of the Pier gardens,which once completed will change the Parks trajectory forever,its shocking ,Whilst North east Lincolnshire council say they are wanting to maintain character,and history instead there ripping it  up, digging up concrete, they have already removed the  Former Maze,golf course ,if we are to salvidge this,we need to act fast,and request a stop to the works of town end Pier gardens underlining your reasons, residents will need to argue on these points to stop this project make in person appointments so the council cannot ignore you, and do not be swayed by  anything they say,because they will justify there actions stating this is in the interest of the community when actually the effect its having is detrimental to the economy and quality of life this project  is having on the locals and the rest of the community  pointing  out the Impact has been ignored.                                                                                                                                                                 Businesses will be required to provide proof to the council of their losses ,due to closer of the Former grounds.

 Request a halt to ongoing works    community stakeholders  al provides a moment to reconsider the long-term impact on our local economy and community well-being. This collective decision could pave the way for reopening the gardens, benefiting businesses, bringing back tourists, and restoring a beloved amenity for our senior citizens.
Note the only thing now that can potentially stop the continuation of Maylim is a Judicial review,the alternative write ti Social care omnibus  asap and levelling up fund from which the Funds were allocated for the project,ongoing  evidence .submit it asap
Time, however, is pressing. The works have already begun, urging us to act swiftly and decisively. Let's unite in preserving our heritage and safeguarding the town end pier  gardens Cleethorpes  for current and future generations.

Calling for an Emergency halt, requesting  for funding to be reallocated down the other end ,away from the Sea  rd .front,the Council said the town Pier gardens ,were in need of Significant  development and change ,There doing this against the  will  of the majority well i speak for the majority,and there will be consequences ro these deep excavation.s ,if we allow them to continue ,People are already suffering because of this and the Projects is 3 months in,I urge you to request an emergency stop to the deep excavation s of the Pier gardens,town end. is not required damage and Chaos is being caused to a excavation the majority did not want in the 1st place Please act now contact the council via formal complaint,because if Maylim go any further,with this project the damage and look of the Beloved  town end Pier gardens ,will be not only damaged .they will be  will be gone forever.

The Council used anti social behaviour and Significant change as a reason which arose  from their failure to maintain the grounds in the 1st place , ,you can challenge this ;and hold them to account.Council sitied  anti social behaviour, as a reason to redesign  and re structure the gardens beyond its original authentic character,with little thought for the feelings of the local community and People who grew up and have lived in cleethorpes all there lives.

They could still proceed with an entrance from Waves to the sea  front ,at least then most of the gardens would be able to be restored back to  there  former glory ,

What the Council has done to the town end,pier gardens is actually quite serious ,and could be  seen as Misspent  Funds that were allocated for Maintenance and was used for re design  what was already a much loved beautiful garden.

If you did not want the gardens restructuring to this degree,You can use this in evidence against the council, stating that the Pier gardens town end became the casualty of Miss spent Funds , that went beyond Maintenance which the funds  was allocated for.

The council if found guilty would be required to pay these funds back ,and more than that they could face an order to reinstate the gardens back to their former character which means they could no longer proceed with the planned works.(make a note of this)

(Highlighted  point )We are Making it clear that we are expressing restoration over redevelopment for preserving and restoration of the Historic Character of town End Pier Gardens, and Quiet green spaces,and originality and authenticity  of the Former gardens rather than Executing the Councils sweeping Modernisation plans.

We Favour Refurbishment over The Continuous Heavy excavations 

I do  have another online Petition relating to the Pier gardens,which also suggest more tips on how to hold the Council to account for what they have done with the Funding ,My other petition is entitled  stop heavy excavations  in cleethorpes  town end Pier gardens ,or you can just type in google search bar Cleethorpes petitions  online and Petition should come up.

 

Join me in signing this petition to call on North East Lincolnshire Council to pause the current works at the town end of Cleethorpes  Pier Gardens ,and explore alternative solutions that respect both our community's desires and our town's future.

 

Further points  to argue  Council are using the guise of anti Social behaviour to remodel Town end Pier gardens ,

You need to Point out the Council failed to act ,they could have used Pcsos, Park ranges ,Wardens ,Care takers, to prevent the problem so they can be held to account for this.

2nd The Council say they are maintaining Character ,yet they have already removed  most  of all its original  features and require to  obliterate the Pier gardens ,with these  aggressive actions like  deep excavation You can argue this point also,how can these actions be said to be in keeping with the character and assets of the Former gardens when there ripping up the grounds.

 

3rd Note   There is a lack of evidence for a graduated  response  disproportionate action (removal over Mitigation) and failure    on there part to consult with Security alternatives ,before taking this extensive aggressive action of deep heavy excavation when security alternatives could have been explored 

 

4th when they removed the Maze back in 2024 the Council failed to consult some councillors  they also used anti social behaviour as a reason for removing it,and defended there decision even though the anti social behaviour should have been dealt with by them they failed that is a security breach on there part ,

 

5th point to make Absence of evidence -based decision  making there is no Public record showing a Comparative assessment of cost -effectiveness between installing Improved lighting /cctv and the permanent removal of amenities and reason justifying demolition of the  former grounds.

Point 6 you can argue on Misleading consultation process,the recent engagement project for the   7.9 Million regeneration the  scheme failed to clearly state that features would be removed suggesting a predetermined .disproportionate plan rather than a considered approach to Security in accordance with the feedback.

Point 7 Councils neglect of passive Surveillance options -Such as Improving visibility, Clearing overgrown areas,or rearranging existing kiosk to increase oversight -where seemingly over looked in favour of a total removal.

Point 8 Alternative Management solutions Other options as menhend previous ,locking specific areas at night ,by installing Security gates ,Community Policing were not Presented as explored options prior to removing the Parks features.

Point 8 to point out Disproportionate Focus on events,over Community use of the town end Pier gardens the argument that space is required for events like Armed forces ,Day suggest the the decision was driven by redesigning the space more for commercial event use not solely by Mitigating anti social behaviour ,thereby undermining the justification of solving behaviour issues via removal.

Theses Points suggest the Council failed in their duty to properly assess other non disruptive options before resorting to the removal of Community assets.

Point 9 Request an urgent halt to the works,to allow for a review of the  current proposals,for town end Pier gardens Point out the Councils failure  to maintain the gardens (causing the justification of restructuring ) is a failure  to mange public assets properly.

You can take action against the Council on these Points alone.

Point 10 request that the Funding be reallocate/d  to the opposite end of the  town end Pier gardens ,towards the previous Fantasy island as the grounds are larger,there to accommodate the project and state a simple refurb of the town end pier gardens without heavy excavation is all that is required .Instead of destroying a much loved town end Pier gardens .or now at least  Modification. that is causing a loss of amenity to the community and locals,and the elderly which is not fair on them. 

 

Point 11 You can and should hold the council to account for this, they have failed in their duty of care and the excavations are clearly not necessary .

Complain   to the council .

Complain raising points outlined in this Petition 

Contact council planning department ,and deison makers ,

Contact the project managers and local councillor and local Mp ,see if you have any grounds for legal action against the council  which the Points highlighted suggest you do.

Write to the Chief executive and request an emergency  stop to the continuation of the town end Pier gardens excavations.

 You can also email the omnibus to potentially take action against the council ,who failed multiple times in preserving up keep of the town end Pier gardens stating only a refurb is necessary.Be Persistent in holding the Council to account ,You cannot let them get away with this.

A Judicial review can stop the works  but Complaining to the omnibus is considered more effective , 

Feedback proves the councils neglect of the gardens and anti social behaviour, guise was used for a total restructuring of town end pier gardens .

 

You may also want to take  this up with the Civic society phone number that can be found online they support ongoing issues located in grimsby and the heritage  office as council are guilty of removing assets  there is a lot of grounds you can hold the council to account and if your quick try to put a stop to the continuing works.

Businesses need to provide evidence for any profit lost,otherwise they will say there is no evidence but you have plenty on them just take note of all the above and challenge all the points raised.

Additionally you can address your complaint to the levelling up fund who allocated the council these funds for the Pier garden project,if you think the funds were used in favour of a refurbishment and Security measures which were not even considered in there grand plan  ,You can ask the levelling up fund to consider  maladministration on the Councils behalf .

Please see my other online Petition for pointers on how to hold the council to account entitled 

Stop heavy excavations town end Cleethorpes Pier gardens and  be sure to act fast