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Blackpool Housing Company celebrates 10 years of changing lives by improving homes and changing neighbourhoods
Blackpool Housing Company (BHC), one of Blackpool Council’s wholly owned companies, is celebrating ten years of transforming the heart of Blackpool – improving lives, raising housing standards and helping residents build brighter futures.
Anti-Bullying Campaign Goes From Strength to Strength
TITAN & RASCAL launched there already successful, supportive and unique anti bullying campaign a couple of weeks ago and it has already encouraged many to speak up and seek support including children and also adults in the workplace.
New scheme aims to reunite missing people with loved ones more quickly
A new scheme designed to speed up the search for missing loved ones is being launched by Lancashire Police.
New weekly food waste collections to launch alongside household bin collection changes in Blackpool
Blackpool Council, in partnership with their waste management service, Enveco North West Environmental Service, is expecting to increase the amount of waste it recycles when new waste changes start from late April.
First phase of major town centre £17m road upgrade starts
The first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration, ease congestion, and improve access to the town centre is starting.
Proposals for children’s home recommended for approval despite concerns
Proposals to set up a small children’s care home in an Over Wyre village have raised concerns from neighbours – but the scheme has been recommended for approval.
Health report showed why people did not use alcohol support services
Some women struggling with alcohol issues in Blackpool have avoided getting help because they feared they might lose their children if they admitted having a drink problem.
Favourite Venue Re-opens for Easter
Bowland Inns & Hotels says that ’Owd Nells Tavern at the Thatched Hamlet is now officially open for business, following a successful soft launch earlier this week.
Proposals for two-storey holiday accommodation all set for planners
Proposals to build new holiday accommodation in an Over Wyre village are all set to receive a decision from planners.
Tram track upgrade works to resume in Fleetwood after Easter break
Upgrade works on tram tracks in Fleetwood are set to resume following the Easter holiday.
Council defends rock groynes scheme after safety fears raised
Blackpool Council has responded to concerns over the safety of proposed rock groynes for Blackpool beach – and insists they are the best option to safeguard the resort’s famous golden sands.
Ex-councillor raises welfare issues over residents facing homes demolition
A former Blackpool councillor has launched a stinging criticism of plans to demolish more than 300 homes in the town’s Revoe area.