Resident anger at shelter refurbishment in summer

The inside of a wooden hut on the promenade at Saltburn. The wood panelling on the walls has been damaged and black wooden benches have been ripped up and left at odd angles.Image source, Helen Khan
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The materials to refurbish the hut have been ordered

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Residents are angry at the "terrible timing" of a long-overdue refurbishment of the only shelter on a popular stretch of seafront.

The Victorian replica shelter is a community focal point on the lower promenade at Saltburn.

Councillor Philip Thomson said it was a "disgrace" the local authority had not taken time to understand the impact on the local community of shutting the shelter in summer.

A spokesperson for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said the work should be completed over "the next couple of weeks."

Thomson said he has raised the issue of unsafe seating in the structure multiple times over the last two years.

He said: "On two occasions previously there have been cordons around the area but no work was carried out and the shelter was re-opened.

"I have asked for a detailed work schedule and a plan for start and finish, but I have been given none of that."

Helen Khan, who lives in the town, said: "The shelter is the only one on the lower promenade at Saltburn.

"It is terrible timing on the council's part and it needs to be repaired as soon as possible as it is such a well used shelter."

A council spokesperson said: "The materials are on order and we have an expected timescale for completion over the next couple of weeks.

"We appreciate that some residents and visitors may be affected while the work is taking place, however other similar facilities are available on the lower prom."

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