I have rung a friend who works for the council and he says there are NO plans scheduled to close the swing bridge for repairs.
If you want details of high tides for when you push your mother off the pier, just shout up ;-)
thanks Mrs O -you have No idea what sort of day I'll have -but I just have to remember all those lovely days out I got taken on to Whitby with mam and dad when I was little -thanks for taking the trouble -really appreciate it.