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

1854 Articles
3 days ago
lancs.live

Blackpool South by-election candidates clash over future of airport

Residents were warned the airport needed investment of £77m to bring back holiday flights

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4 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

By-election candidates divided over future of Blackpool Airport

The airport needs to be economically viable

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8 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Speculation over further office developments in town centre as councillors set to consider agenda...

The item about potential office development will be discussed behind closed doors

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8 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

'I'm worried about noise from kebab house' warns resident as late night application set for town ...

An objection has been submitted on the grounds of potential noise

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8 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Antelopes to get new home as plans for stable block are given the go ahead

There were no objections to the antelope stables

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9 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Controversial plans to redevelop church site stall

There have been 20 objections to the application

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9 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Babies are 'firsts' in Blackpool politics as new mums celebrate arrivals

The councillors are the first to take town hall maternity leave

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9 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Conservative party chairman admits by-election is 'tough' but 'we will be fighting for every vote'

The Conservatives Party chairman met supporters during a visit to Blackpool

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13 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Council support available for residents set to lose their homes to make way for Multiversity

People can get support if they are affected by the demolition

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13 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Reform UK candidate pledges to bring a film studio to Blackpool if elected

Mark Butcher will campaign to build a major film studio in Blackpool

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13 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Lib Dems call for action plan for historic Foxhall Village as petition launched

Foxhall Village dates right back to the early days of Blackpool

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13 days ago
blackpoolgazette.co.uk

£2.2m investment is helping to transform young lives in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast

The charity started in a church hall but now has investment totalling £2.2m

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