As reported, the Vine Hotel applied to East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) last year to demolish existing outbuildings and a storage unit and erect three buildings to provide overnight holiday accommodation.

Source: https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/plans-to-expand-historic-hotel-in-skegness-are-approved-4347763

In October, ELDC announced that members would explore the opportunity of leasing the pond out to local community groups or interested parties, and campaigners even put together a promotional video to keep their message in the public’s conciousness.

Source: https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/environment/its-been-a-long-fight-but-worth-every-moment-charles-street-pond-to-reopen-4444042