Shelagh Parkinson
Blackpool Gazette
United Kingdom
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Blackpool Football Club East Stand update
A planning application for Blackpool Football Club’s new East Stand is expected to be submitted early next year. → Read More
Row over four per cent pay rise proposed for Blackpool councillors
A row has broken out over a proposed four per cent increase in councillors’ allowances – with Blackpool’s Tories saying the rise should be turned down. → Read More
Roadworks set to return on Common Edge Road between Blackpool and St Annes
Motorists are being warned of roadworks on a major route between Blackpool and St Annes starting from Monday December 5. → Read More
Blackpool joins national campaign to save our oceans
Blackpool has now formally signed up to protect the world’s oceans from further damage. → Read More
Town hall finances in turmoil as Blackpool faces £11m overspend this year
Blackpool’s council leader has warned of tougher times ahead as the town hall faces an overspend of around £11m on this year’s budget – with cutbacks of £35m forecast for next year. → Read More
Questions raised over purchase of Blackpool Marks and Spencer's
Councillors have called for a ‘plan B’ in the event of Marks and Spencer pulling out of Blackpool after the council bought the building occupied by the retailer in the heart of the high street. → Read More
Labour outvoted in Blackpool town hall battle for control
Blackpool Conservatives have won a battle for their members to take control of some town hall committees. → Read More
Blackpool council housing review in wake of Awaab Ishak death
A review has been undertaken by housing chiefs in Blackpool to ensure tenants are not living in damp housing conditions following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. → Read More
Unit opens to cut waiting lists at Blackpool Vic
A new unit has been opened in Blackpool as part of measures to help cut patient waiting lists. → Read More
Time to start big education conversation in Blackpool
Around 100 young people took part in the Big Education Conversation in Blackpool – aimed at giving youngsters a stronger voice in shaping their futures. → Read More
Another step forward for Blackpool's Revoe Sports Village Plan
Councillors are being asked to pave the way for development alongside Blackpool Football Club by allocating council-owned land for the project. → Read More
How £1m heritage fund is boosting Blackpool town centre
Spending of £1m to preserve high street heritage is helping transform parts of Blackpool town centre. → Read More
£5m plan to extend top Blackpool school after pupil numbers triple
An award-winning Blackpool school is set for investment of nearly £5m to build new classrooms after pupil numbers have tripled in just five years. → Read More
Demolition at Blackpool site earmarked for Taco Bell
A former car showroom in Blackpool has been bulldozed to make way for redevelopment expected to be in the form of a fast food restaurant. → Read More
More private investment coming into Blackpool says chief executive
More private investment is flowing into Blackpool as confidence in the resort’s economy grows, according to the council’s chief executive Neil Jack. → Read More
Race to save Blackpool's Coronation Street history
Blackpool’s Tramtown Museum is bidding to save a piece of television history – by offering a new home for the tram which knocked down and killed Coronation Street villain Alan Bradley. → Read More
University honour for former Blackpool MP
A former Blackpool MP has been recognised for his dedication to lifelong learning. → Read More
Blackpool sees downturn in parking performance as staycation effect slows down
Fewer people used Blackpool’s car parks during this year’s main tourist season – but a hike in charges has helped protect income streams. → Read More
Complaints as airbnbs open in Blackpool's residential areas
Town hall chiefs are set to crack down on the growth of airbnbs in Blackpool after it was revealed there are around 500 trading in the resort. → Read More
Concerns raised after Blackpool Promenade rides put up without planning permission
Blackpool's Christmas by the Sea winter village has got caught up in a planning wrangle after it emerged the council run event does not have planning permission. → Read More