There are many things I could say, but don't; however I think the following is relevant to anyone interested in the history of the Pier.

The Assistant director of the Fraud Investigation Service at HMRC, said: “HMRC made numerous attempts to engage with Gulzar, who was trading illegally as he failed to pay the security bonds and then tried to thwart the prosecution.
https://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/business/sheikh-abid-gulzar-fined-thousands-in-tax-dispute-relating-to-eastbourne-businesses-1-8829223