The Cosy Nook in Port Erin is closed until further notice.

Phil Maltby, who leases the building off the local authority, said he took the decision with reluctance, but it was after a structural engineer recommended areas of the building were not used.

The local authority said on its Facebook page commissioners were ’surprised to the see the notice of closure and fencing at the Cosy Nook Café as no prior notice had been received from the tenant. The board is currently in discussions with the tenant to resolve the situation and to ensure that the café can open as usual.’

Mr Maltby has run the cafe since May 2004. His lease will not be automatically renewed when it expires in 2019 and maintenance work is planned.