A car park for tourists and coaches is to close for a survey to assess the site for council houses.

The original bright orange lettering, installed in the 1970s, has been deemed too brittle to salvage.

The owners have blamed difficult trading conditions for the decision to close after almost 90 years.

It will be the fourth base the charity has set up on the Lincolnshire coast.

More than 80 homes in Chiswell were destroyed and 25 people died during the storm in 1824.

Businesses believe plans to pedestrianise the town's market square will lead to traffic problems.

In 2023, 8.7 million people visited the area generating an estimated £697m, a council report says.

Work on rebuilding a new £7.5m cultural hub has affected visitor numbers, businesses claim