Local News

Arena Plans Receive £20 Million Boost
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says £20 million pounds of Government cash will help towards building an entertainments arena for the town.
Major update on popular pub’s extension and beer garden boost
A well known public house popular with Fylde coast residents is proposing an extension to enhance its amenities and beer garden provisions
Major update on plans for new multi-million pound Fisherman’s Friend factory
Almost three years ago, on September 6, 2023, Wyre’s planning committee approved the ambitious application for the erection of a building for the manufacture and distribution of lozenges, on land south of Windward Avenue.
Update on licence hearing for Blue Diamond restaurant
A restaurant and takeaway in Blackpool’s South Shore has had its premises licence revoked after councillors heard an employee had been working there illegally.
Blackpool Vic battles to retain vital ‘temporary’ Covid building
Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been granted planning permission to permanently retain a prefab building which was originally used for the Covid pandemic but has continued to be used.
Councillor raises rat fears amidst debate over need for rock groynes
Multi-million pound plans to build 33 rock groynes across Blackpool’s beaches led to a clash between councillors – including concerns being raised about them attracting rats.
Update on controversial plans for 79-home development
Wyre planners have deferred a controversial application to build 79 new affordable homes in the Over Wyre village of Stalmine.
Council responds after being challenged over grooming gangs inquiry
A councillor has clashed with Blackpool Council’s leadership over how the town is going to be included in a top level grooming gangs inquiry.
Norcross Car Boot operators to appeal after planning setback
The operators of the popular Norcross Car Boot Sale sessions have vowed to appeal against an unexpected planning setback at Wyre Council.
Former Revoe resident Scott toasts regeneration scheme
A Blackpool man says he hasn’t looked back since he was supported to move house as part of plans to regenerate the Revoe area.
Results in for health impact report on Fleetwood landfill emissions
A combined report on how emissions from a stinking landfill site in Fleetwood are impacting on people’s health and wellbeing does not go far enough, say a campaigner
Councillors in fierce debate about town centre beggars in Blackpool
A Blackpool councillor’s comments about begging and homelessness in Blackpool provoked a fierce debate in a public council meeting.