Blackpool Council1 day agoTown receives £1.8m grant to plant more treesThousands of trees have already been planted as part of a 10-year programme running until 2030.1 day agoLancashire16 Dec 2024Wood burners warning as smoke controls brought inThe new clean air policy will set rules over garden waste fires and monitor community bonfire events. 16 Dec 2024Lancashire13 Dec 2024Work starts on car park at centre of green space rowCritics have said the site should be used for a community park instead of a car park. 13 Dec 2024Lancashire10 Dec 2024Suspended heritage trams will return, bosses sayThe much-loved trams in Blackpool have been taken out of use while maintenance concerns are addressed.10 Dec 2024Lancashire29 Nov 2024Call to end Illuminations extension rejectedA councillor claims months of the town's big attraction is not cost-effective but bosses disagree.29 Nov 2024Lancashire27 Nov 2024Fans fume at missing Jason Donovan in Rocky HorrorFans said they would not have booked if they had known the star would not be appearing.27 Nov 2024Lancashire21 Nov 2024'Smart' traffic lights to detect crowds waitingThe proposals are a bid to ease congestion in Blackpool and accommodate more workers in the town.21 Nov 2024Lancashire15 Nov 2024Homeless charity backs crackdown on tent sleepersKim Hughes from Streetlife says the charity would "not recommend" living in tents for "safety reasons".15 Nov 2024Lancashire4 Nov 2024Fair compensation demands for displaced residents There have been 13 objections to the compulsory purchase order requiring residents to move out.4 Nov 2024Lancashire