The steps to the shore from the Promenade (the only access) were badly worn, and the City Council closed them off with barriers. After many months of pressure from the community council, the City Council agreed to have the steps rebuilt

The sea has washed away the bottom steps of the stairs leading from the High Street to the shore next to the Boathouse Restaurant. In addition to normal access to the shore, these stairs are used every year for the New Year 'Looney Dook' and they were becoming dangerous to users. The community council pressed for action to keep the stairs in use, and the City Council erected a 'temporary' metal stair  - not ideal but at least the stair is usable. The community council is now chasing the City Council for a permanent repair. One to watch.