Shelagh Parkinson

Blackpool

Local Democracy Reporter at Blackpool Gazette

Local democracy reporter based at the Blackpool Gazette.

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£4m plan to improve Blackpool bus services set to be approved

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shelagh Parkinson

£4m plan to improve resort's bus servicesShelagh ParkinsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceRay Bird/GeographImprovements to Blackpool's bus services include new bus lanes and replacing worn out sheltersMore than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters.
Town Hall bosses spend £78k on staff parking during building work

2 weeks ago | central.radio | Shelagh Parkinson

Blackburn with Darwen Council will spend the cash on renting an extra 250 slots at Blackburn’s the Mall shopping centre. The move is revealed in a report by borough environment boss Cllr Jim Smith. It says: “Brown Street car park is already over subscribed for permit parking and has capacity pressures. “From May 2025 or soon after, 137 car parking spaces will be unavailable for use on Brown Street due to work commencing on the development of the new town centre skills campus.
Plans revealed for two new fairground rides on Blackpool promenade

3 weeks ago | business-live.co.uk | Shelagh Parkinson

The Blackpool Pier Company has unveiled proposals to introduce two new fairground attractions along the Blackpool Promenade, in a bid to support the preservation of the resort's three historic piers. The rides would be adjacent to South Pier, and the company says they would make a financial contribution towards the upkeep of all of the iconic structures.
Plans unveiled to build two new rides near South Pier

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Shelagh Parkinson

Plans for new fairground rides near resort's pierShelagh ParkinsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSPlans have been submitted for a 253ft (77m) Starflyer ride near South Pier, similar to the one used at the resort's annual Christmas by the Sea eventPlans have been revealed for two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade.
The £4m boost planned for Blackpool bus services and how it will be used

3 weeks ago | lancs.live | Shelagh Parkinson

More than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters. The cash includes £2.5m of capital funding, and almost £1.7m of revenue funding allocated to the council by the Department for Transport. It will go towards implementing Blackpool’s Bus Service Improvement Plan for 2025/26 which sets out a number of priorities.
Plans revealed for new rides at South Pier

3 weeks ago | central.radio | Shelagh Parkinson

The Blackpool Pier Company is seeking planning permission for the attractions alongside South Pier, and say they would contribute financially towards the preservation of all three of the resort’s historic piers. The plans include a 77 metre high Starflyer ride to the south side of the pier, which would be similar to the ride which operates as part of Christmas by the Sea on the Tower Festival Headland.
£4m to be spent on Blackpool bus service improvements

3 weeks ago | central.radio | Shelagh Parkinson

The cash includes £2.5m of capital funding, and almost £1.7m of revenue funding allocated to the council by the Department for Transport. It will go towards implementing Blackpool’s Bus Service Improvement Plan for 2025/26 which sets out a number of priorities.
Blackpool young people’s voices heard at Westminster rally

4 weeks ago | lancs.live | Shelagh Parkinson

Youngsters from the Fylde coast had their voices heard in Westminster when they joined a national rally to stand up for girls’ rights. Members of the United Youth Alliance (UYA), representing Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde, joined peers from across the UK at the youth-led event which brought together 150 people including MPs, charity leaders, and youth advocates. The aim was to put the spotlight on the challenges facing girls across the UK today.
Here's how millions of pounds will be spent supporting vital bus services in Blackpool

4 weeks ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Shelagh Parkinson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowMore than £4m of funding is set to be spent on improving bus services in Blackpool including upgrading shelters. The cash includes £2.5m of capital funding, and almost £1.7m of revenue funding allocated to the council by the Department for Transport. It will go towards implementing Blackpool's Bus Service Improvement Plan for 2025/26 which sets out a number of priorities.
New rides could be coming to Blackpool Promenade if these exciting plans are given the go ahead

4 weeks ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Shelagh Parkinson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowProposals have been revealed to install two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade. The Blackpool Pier Company is seeking planning permission for the attractions alongside South Pier, and say they would contribute financially towards the preservation of all three of the resort's historic piers.