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

1901 Articles
almost 4 years ago
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Two big steps forward for Blackpool's £300m development project

A town hall report described relocating the courts as “a critical element to the overall delivery of the masterplan f...

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almost 4 years ago
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Blackpool schools update as pupils brought back in small numbers

Blackpool Council has left it up to individual primary schools to decide when it is safe for their pupils to return

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almost 4 years ago
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Blackpool Airport and four things to expect in future vision for site

The report says Lancashire architects Cassidy and Ashton are drawing up initial plans for the replacement of old airc...

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almost 4 years ago
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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
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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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