Shelagh Parkinson Local Democracy Reporter
  • Blackpool
  • National World

Local democracy reporter based at the Blackpool Gazette.

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Blackpool Gazette, Lancs Live

Focus Areas

  • Blackpool

1898 Articles
almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Plans for £300m Blackpool attraction by moving the court

Town hall chiefs have revealed they are in talks to buy the site which has been chosen out of eight potential new loc...

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almost 4 years ago
lancs.live

Blackpool mental health care home blocked by council and won't happen

A planning inspector has supported the council’s stance that while the building had previously been a care home, in 2...

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almost 4 years ago
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Blackpool's West Rock café gets green light for ambitious expansion

A planned layout shows around 20 tables on the ground floor along with a bar, kitchen facilities and toilets.

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almost 4 years ago
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Ambitious plans for derelict Blackpool hotel get approved

“It is considered that this conversion will enhance the character, viability and appearance of the holiday area.”

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almost 4 years ago
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What Blackpool Council says about schools reopening next week

Director of public health Dr Arif Rajpura said the council was committed to helping schools make the right decision f...

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almost 4 years ago
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Date for demolition of Blackpool Wilko and rest of Talbot Gateway

“Phase two of Talbot Gateway will transform this key entrance into Blackpool and we are delighted to be one step clos...

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almost 4 years ago
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Blackpool's shops set to reopen with calls for reduced or free parking

“The council has lost revenue but it will regain it from supporting businesses.”

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almost 4 years ago
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Framework for Blackpool's Adrenalin World adventure park set out

Traffic and noise levels as well as the effect on the natural habitat of installing rides including zip wires and go ...

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almost 4 years ago
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Anchorsholme Park to stay shut as council 'prioritises resources elsewhere'

The park was due to reopen at the start of April but remains closed during the lockdown

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almost 4 years ago
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Yeadon Way reopens as horse and carriage spotted on new key road

Yeadon Way closed in November 2019 and has seen a £3.3m investment to strengthen the key route into Blackpool.

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almost 4 years ago
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New plans for flats and two shops in former Blacks in Blackpool

“The first floor windows to the front are now to be in timber which is appropriate, and all would line through nicely.”

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about 4 years ago
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Blackpool tip reopening date confirmed and strict new rules set out

Bristol Avenue in Bispham will reopen from Monday, May 18

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