The popular beach huts at Lytham St Annes could well be on the move after this summer. Since opening in 2012 the huts have welcomed more than 350,000 visitors, who love having a base for their day trip to the seaside.
Equipped with electricity and a fitted kitchen, along with a table and chairs, they've become a hit with families and groups looking to hire them out for a get together or celebration.
But because the sea defences need upgrading, the huts are having to move to a new location - hopefully not too far away - and this could well be the final summer before the big move takes place.
Owner Stuart Robertson said: "Fylde Borough Council have plans to upgrade the sea defences where the huts are currently situated. "They have secured the funding for the project but it is not clear yet when the work will start, however it could be at the end of this season, or next year. "I am working with the council to put them in temporary location nearer the recreational beach by the pier - where the boating lake is currently - during the works so hopefully there shouldn’t be too much business disruption." Stuart, who runs the huts and nearby beach apartments with wife Zoe, added: "Obviously, it’s all a bit scary, but it’s problem that needs addressing sooner rather than later. "We are working closely with the council to hopefully secure the future of the Beach Huts in St Annes.
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