Works are set to be carried out on an iconic Dorset landmark.

The Chinese Pavilion in Langmoor Gardens, Lyme Regis, is set for a huge makeover following a major U-turn on plans to demolish it.

Janette Edmonds and Nigel Williams have been fronting a campaign to save and restore the structure.

Initially Lyme Regis Town Council anticipated that extensive works to the pavilion were going to cost £35,000, however campaigners' efforts to find quotes for the job helped to bring the costs down to just £5,000.

The popular space is used by local residents including Marie, who enjoys doing Tai Chi in front of the structure.

Janette said: “The town council were looking to spend around £35,000 on the pavilion, but none of us would have supported that because there’s nothing wrong with it.

“Nigel and I recently met with the town clerk and said that we didn’t want this kind of money spent on it. All we want is to see it spruced up and to have an engraving dedicated to the people of Lyme Regis. It’s only going to cost £5,000.”

The plan is to take out all the rotten wood and replace it, paint it and have a maintenance plan, as well as add the engraving.

“It’s brilliant to see all this happening. I’m feeling really positive about it and hopefully we are going to see a spruced-up pavilion with more events going on. I know that the town is absolutely delighted about this – It’s really good news,” Janette said.

The decision was initially made to remove the pavilion due to anti-social behaviour from yobs - particularly drunkenness, signs of drug taking, and urinating and defecation in public - at times during the day.

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However, town councillors voted unanimously to reverse its earlier decision at a meeting.

Campaigners said their intention is to work in partnership with the community, councillors, businesses, and voluntary groups to make sure the pavilion is used to its full potential and appreciated by everyone.

The landmark offers people a place to sit and take in the breath-taking views across Lyme Regis, its beaches and the Cobb.