A PIER and amusement arcade boss has welcomed a national campaign aimed at "reenergising" seaside towns.
Bacta, the trade association for the UK's amusement machine sector, has launched Siding with the Seaside - in a bid to reverse a decline in the fortunes of many UK resorts in recent decades.
The campaign aims to drive greater awareness of the unique conditions that are creating economic challenges in Britain's seaside towns - and wants more help to drive tourists to these locations.
Major investment has started to see improvements in both towns but like many other seaside locations more is needed to complete their revival.
More than half of Brits have not visited the UK seaside in three years - many fearing our resorts are shabby, rundown eyesores.
Nine out of 10 of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England are seaside communities.
And there is hope that more designated funding would make a difference as 71% of people surveyed said they would be more likely to visit the seaside if there was significant investment.
BHA boss Ufi Ibrahim said: "There are fantastic opportunities to boost these places and help revive the Great British seaside holiday.
The Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival has grown into a four day affair attracting wine enthusiasts from all around.
Popular to watch the sunset at the rooftop bar overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Bud & Alleys restaurant has been a Seaside favorite since 1987.
On Friday, November 6th, at 6:00pm, The Town of Seaside will host the Al Fresco Reserve Tasting.
Live music will be included at this Seaside restaurant wine event.
FOUR Merseyside beaches have turned the tide for the North West's seaside standards, an enviromental report revealed today.
Judges look at cleanliness, access facilities and first aid provisions and only when the beaches have passed strict tests can they fly the distinctive Seaside Award flag throughout the summer months.
To view all the award winning beaches visit www.encams.org and click on Seaside Awards.
