A meeting has been held between Wyre Borough Council and the owners of fire ruined Fleetwood Pier to discuss its future.

Planning chiefs and Simmo Developments Ltd, met this morning when the owners revealed a commitment to develop the site, but restricting this to the land area rather than developing out on to the beach with a new pier.

Garry Payne, Director of Planning and Regeneration for Wyre Borough Council, said: "This was a very positive meeting and, as we have always requested, the owners have confirmed that a public exhibition will be held before any formal planning application for the development of the site is submitted.

"This will give the people of Fleetwood and all interested parties the opportunity to put their views forward."

* Click the related link right for the Citizen's previous story: Fleetwood Pier to be demolished