Regeneration project helps young people into work
14 October 2024
A major Blackpool regeneration programme has supported a dozen young people to find their first jobs. The new Blackpool town centre office…
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Housing plans submitted to restore Central Drive back to its heyday
17 June 2026
Blackpool Council has submitted plans to improve housing quality around Central Drive, as part of its wider vision to restore the area…
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Green light for £11 million plan to address beach levels in Anchorsholme
8 October 2024
Blackpool’s multi-million pound coastal protection plan has had a further boost after funding was approved for extended sea defence works in Anchorsholme.…
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Local apprentices completing training on new link road
1 October 2024
Three young people from Blackpool have got their first tastes of work on a major Blackpool regeneration project. Keegan Heneghan, Myles Richard…
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Cinema construction credited with positive local impact
26 September 2024
Jeff Dixon hadn’t stepped foot in a cinema for 45 years, until he helped build one. The 63-year old former HGV driver…
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GIRL POWER LIGHTS UP BLACKPOOL
3 September 2024
Blackpool got an injection of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B pulled the switch to trigger four months of Illuminations. The…
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Solar farm proposed to support Blackpool Airport
29 August 2024
Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council. The proposed…
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Progress for new Enterprise Zone road
22 August 2024
Early works to build a new road at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone Eastern Gateway are progressing well. New drone footage shows the shape of…
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The Holiday Inn Blackpool Celebrates 100 Days of Success
20 August 2024
The Holiday Inn Blackpool officially opened its doors to its first guests 100 days ago and has since welcomed over 14,000 guests…
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Multi-million pound Blackpool housing development completed
15 August 2024
A £20m social housing scheme at the Grange Park estate in Blackpool has now been completed providing 133 new high quality homes.…
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ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR NEW TRAMWAY EXTENSION
13 June 2024
A new £23m tramway extension has been opened, connecting passenger trams to Blackpool’s main railway station for the first time in more…
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BACKLOT CINEMA OPENS ITS DOORS
25 March 2024
Blackpool’s brand new Backlot Cinema & Diner has opened its doors, offering Lancashire’s only IMAX® screen as part of a spectacular new…
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£90m FUNDING BOOST FOR BLACKPOOL HOUSING MARKET
6 March 2024
The Government has announced £90m funding to help turbocharge the work the Council has already done to overhaul Blackpool’s housing market. The…
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