Blackpool’s Iconic Central Pier sign taken down for 'routine maintenance' and repair work
Blackpool’s Central Pier sign has been removed as part of routine maintenance with officials confirming it will be replaced like for like in the coming weeks.
The structure, one of the most recognisable features on the seafront is due to be upgraded due to its age, bringing an end to its current installation.
A spokesperson for the pier, Jamie Mackenzie confirmed the removal is part of ongoing upkeep work, saying the sign was not taken down due to any immediate danger but as part of planned maintenance and improvement works across the structure.
The sign officially came down on Monday 13 April.
He said: “The sign was taken down for maintenance work while paintwork and other general repairs are carried out, adding that it had been up for a long time and simply needed “a bit of a tidy up” before being put back.
“It will be returned as soon as possible and it’s only been down since yesterday or the day before. The sign will remain the same and it was not unsafe. It was removed purely as part of planned maintenance while other work was being done on the site when it was quieter.”
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Concerns about the pier’s condition have been raised in recent months. In February, visitor Darren Noakes reported what he believed was significant damage after noticing a snapped and heavily rusted crossbeam beneath the pier while walking underneath it.
He contacted Blackpool Council, which works alongside the Blackpool Pier Company, to raise concerns about the condition and appearance of the structure.
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Following the report, the council carried out investigations and issued recommendations to the pier’s owners.
No legal action was taken, but the Blackpool Pier Company said at the time that repair work is ongoing and part of regular maintenance.
The pier has also faced previous safety concerns. In August 2024, a woman in her 50s was taken to hospital after falling through a section of Central Pier, suffering serious injuries including a broken elbow.
Following that incident, safety reviews were carried out and additional measures were introduced.