Popular Redcar Beacon hospitality and office space celebrates 100% occupancy

Redcar’s ‘iconic’ Beacon building, built in 2013, has hit a major milestone achieving 100 per cent occupancy for the first time.

The 24-metre tower has been home to community radio station, Zetland FM since 2015 with the council offering the unique Beacon Sky Lounge as a wedding venue since last year.

Julie Donaldson, Zetland FM presenter, said: “It’s nice that the Beacon is full now. We’ve got people coming and going. It feels more homely. It’s nice having neighbours.”

Now with the Beacon Lounge bar and tapas restaurant, the pub has taken over the remaining room to use as its administrative base.

Councillor Carl Quartermain, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council’s cabinet member for culture, tourism and communications, added: “The Beacon has become an iconic presence on the seafront and offers stunning views from the top platform.

“We always wanted it to be a thriving centre for business and the community so to be home to an award winning radio station, a wedding venue and a bar more than meets that ambition.

“I’m sure Zetland FM will continue their fantastic work and I wish the Beacon Lounge every success for the future. And of course, congratulations to those who have married in the Beacon since our first couple tied the knot there last summer.”

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