The removal of a maze at Pier Gardens, Cleethorpes , has caused controversy. The maze has been removed as part of preparation works for the future rejuvenation of Pier Gardens, funded by part of the town's £18.4m Levelling Up Fund cash .
Ward councillors have said they are "appalled" and "absolutely disgusted". The council has justified its removal on anti-social behaviour grounds and stated nest checks were made. The maze's removal has provoked a strong response on social media.
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Engagement events have recently been held on design proposals for Market Place and Pier Gardens' transformations . But these designs have not yet been finalised. Cllr Jervis said the engagement did not state the maze would go.
"We are investigating what happened and when," she said of Labour ward cllrs about the maze's removal. Fellow ward Cllr Oliver Freeston, who joined Reform from the Conservatives , was also displeased by its sudden removal. "I'm absolutely disgusted because pe.
