Fencing at West Hoe pier amid safety fears

The issues relating to the pier have rumbled on for a number of years.

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A STRETCH of West Hoe pier remains out of bounds to the public over safety fears but there may be light at the end of the tunnel, or at least secure steps and the end of the stairs.

In November 2024 Plymouth businessman Neal Stoneman raised his concerns about the pier, taking pictures of holes in the wall, blocks which appeared to be ready to fall out and missing steps.

He told The Herald he feared parts of the pier would soon crumble into the sea “if they don’t carry out some urgent repairs to the main structure.”

In reply, Plymouth City Council said it had commissioned a survey of the pier and was examining the findings’ recommendations, but in the meantime the steps from the pier to the sea were closed “as a precaution to ensure public safety.”