# Eastbourne Pier's Future in Doubt

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-06-11T06:01:21+00:00
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## Resource

Eastbourne Pier, a beloved Victorian icon and major tourist draw since 1870, faces an uncertain future after its operator, Lions Pier Limited, received a compulsory winding-up order. The company’s director, Abid Gulzar, is also embroiled in a criminal fraud trial over alleged water charge evasion, and his other pier, Hastings Pier, has had its assets frozen. The fate of Eastbourne Pier hinges on ownership: if the company holds the freehold, it may be sold in liquidation; if Gulzar personally owns it, he might retain control. Local officials are watching closely, emphasizing the pier’s vital role to the community and pledging continued maintenance regardless of ownership shifts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92d30122e44ab6dd

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