Shelagh Parkinson Local Democracy Reporter
  • Blackpool
  • National World

Local democracy reporter based at the Blackpool Gazette.

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Blackpool Gazette, Lancs Live

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  • Blackpool

1901 Articles
about 22 hours ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

The Blackpool Central multi-storey car park is now open in time for the main summer season

Blackpool's new multi-storey car park is now open in time for the main summer season marking the first steps towards ...

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about 22 hours ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Problem of rogue taxis raised in Parliament as Blackpool South MP warns there is a 'real public s...

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb used his first Parliamentary question since being elected to highlight concerns over un...

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1 day ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

MP calls on Parliament to help save famous Blackpool rock or 'it could disappear'

Calls have been made for a debate in Parliament on the future of Blackpool's famous rock amid warnings the seaside fa...

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2 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Proposals for new Blackpool bar spark fears of noise and anti-social behaviour

Proposals for a new bar in South Shore are set to go before a town hall licensing panel for approval after neighbours...

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2 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Council to spend £442,000 converting free parking near Prom into permit scheme for luxury flats r...

Free public parking near the Promenade in South Shore is set to be lost - with the council poised to spend hundreds o...

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2 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

£500,000 grant to plant more trees in Blackpool town centre and green up the streets

Blackpool has been awarded £500,000 of government cash to spend on new trees, plants and seating in the town centre.

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2 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

I'm honoured to be Mayor of the country's number one seaside town Blackpool

Blackpool's new mayor has spoken of his honour at becoming first citizen of the country's number one seaside resort.

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2 days ago
lancs.live

Phase one of 20-year vision to transform housing in Blackpool’s inner areas

Massive regeneration of deprived neighbourhoods behind the resort’s famous Golden Mile is planned

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3 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

'I'm honoured to be Mayor of the country's number one seaside town' says Blackpool's new first ci...

Blackpool's new mayor has spoken of his honour at becoming first citizen of the country's number one seaside resort.

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3 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

350 new homes approved on edge of Blackpool despite flooding and 'rat run' fears

Plans to build 350 new houses on the edge of Blackpool have been approved by councillors despite concerns over floodi...

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4 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

New MP steps down from charity role

Blackpool's new MP Chris Webb has stepped down from his role at mental health charity Counselling in the Community.

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4 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

First steps to be taken towards £90m housing transformation of streets behind Blackpool Promenade

The first phase of a 20 year vision to transform housing in Blackpool's inner areas is set to see massive regeneratio...

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