Crowds take to Town on Liberation Day. The seafront is due to be closed for two days in August.

THE seafront will be closed for two days in August – but it has nothing to do with roadworks. On the last two Sundays of this month, people will be able to enjoy a car-free atmosphere and alfresco dining.

From Woolworths to the Weighbridge roundabout and the Pollet will be closed on 24 August, the bank holiday weekend, and 31 August from 11am-8pm.  The Crown Pier car park will also be closed. The initiative was driven by Culture and Leisure minister Mike O’Hara.

‘I have been keen to introduce such an idea for some time and I am delighted that we are now in a position to bring this about. Local families will be able to rediscover our seafront and enjoy alfresco dining in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.’

The closure had the support of bars and restaurants in the area.