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Adults Protection
The adult protection procedure aims to provide a system that a range of organisations or individuals can use to report and respond to situations where ...
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Accident Reporting
Employers have a duty to report certain dangerous occurrences and accidents at work to the Council who will investigate any incidents.
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Accreditation Scheme
Blackpool Council is committed to Accreditation as a means of working in partnership with private sector landlords to encourage self-regulation of ...
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Acupuncture Registration
Applicants and premises are required to be registered by the Authority in order to prevent the spread of infection...
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Adopted Roads
Adopted roads in Blackpool are maintained by the highway authority Blackpool Counci.
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Adoption
There are hundreds of children across the country who are waiting to be adopted at any time
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Adult Carers
We provide advice and support for adult carers who care for the elderly, children with special needs and adults with physical or learning disabilities ...
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Adult Placement
The Shared Lives Service helps approved Shared Lives Carers (ordinary people from the local community) to share their home and time with someone in ...
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Advice for Young People
Integrated advice, guidance and access to personal development opportunities for young people aged between 13 and 19 to help them make a smooth ...
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Advocacy for Clients
Providing access to someone who can advocate on behalf of a social services client to make sure that they receive equal rights by writing letters ...
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Age
Information about Age Issues
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Air Quality Pollution Control
Each council has responsibility for measuring the quality of ambient air to ensure that it meets required standards in relation to the concentration ...
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Alcohol Advice and Support
Blackpool has a comprehensive action plan to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. This is to help individuals with alcohol problems, families with ...
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Alcohol and Tobacco Control
In relation to tobacco and alcohol control, we enforce and offer advice to reduce the related ill health and social problems
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Alleygates
The Blackpool Community Gating Project was started following work by the Community Safety and Drugs Team Police Analyst
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Allotments
Plots of land for use to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers available for rent by local citizens
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Animal Fouling
Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, any person who permits a dog that is in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is ...
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Animal Health and Welfare
Enforcement of all animal health and welfare legislation designed to protect both domesticated and wild animals.
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Anti-Social Behaviour is criminal or any other activity which causes harassment, alarm or distress.
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Art - Creative Industries
The creative industries development service is delivered in partnership with the Creative Lancashire Project.
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Art Gallery
The Grundy Art Gallery is a beautiful art venue situated in the centre of Blackpool
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Art-Dance Development
We aim to initiate, develop, support and maintain dance opportunities throughout the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre for all ages ...
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Arts - Culture Shops
Blackpool Council is one of a number of local authorities across the country that has recently received support from the Department for Communities ...
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Arts Development
Our Arts Service provides Blackpool's residents and visitors with opportunities for access to and participation in a wide range of high quality arts ...
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Arts Engagement Programme
Blackpool’s Arts Engagement Programme is an ambitious two year programme supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England to encourage ...
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Arts - Poet in Residence
Blackpool Arts and Library Services are working together to bring John Siddique - "Northern Laureate" to Blackpool as poet in residence. This is part ...
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Asset Management
Information about managing the Council's assets such as land and buildings....
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Auction Rooms Permit
Premises where certain goods are sold by way of competitive bidding are required to be registered with the Council...
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Backdated Benefit Claims
We can usually start paying benefit from the Monday after we receive your claim. Sometimes we can pay benefit from an earlier date if you have good ...
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Beach Safety
The aim of the beach patrol is to provide an informed, well organised team who are on hand to assist all Seafront visitors.
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Benefit Fraud Investigation
Benefit Fraud costs the country about £2 billion a year which is money that could be spent on public services. This equates to around £80 a year for ...
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Benefits change of circumstances
You must tell us straightaway about any change in your circumstances. Here are some examples of changes affecting you or your partner which you need ...
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Bequests and Donations
The Gallery continually seeks to strengthen its collections and welcomes enquiries.....
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Bikeability - Schools Cycle Training
Bikeability is the cycling proficiency for the 21st century. It is a new scheme designed to get more people cycling, more safely, and more often, with ...
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Bins
General Information about the disposal of Household Waste.
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Biological Heritage Sites
Biological Heritage sites (BHSs) contain valuable habitats such as ancient woodland, species-rich grassland and bogs. Many provide a refuge for rare ...
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Births
How to register the birth of your baby at Blackpool Register Office.
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Blackpool City Learning Centre
The City Learning Centre is a state of the art technology and resource centre using ICT to raise standards, to enhance both learning and teaching for ...
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Blackpool Local Plan
We prepare local plans to address conservation and development issues and set out policies on these matters. Local plans provide the basis for making ...
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Blackpool Strategic Partnership
Blackpool Strategic Partnership is a partnership between a wide range of organisations from the public, private, voluntary, community and faith ...
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Blackpool Town Centre BID
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are a partnership between local authorities and local businesses to provide additional services or improvements ...
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Blue Badges
The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of parking benefits for disabled people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or as ...
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Building Regulations Applications
Where the work is to a building that is subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or where a new building / extension is built over or ...
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Bulky Matters
Bulky Matters is a partnership between Blackpool Council and the charity 'Furniture Matters', which aims to transform Blackpool's bulky waste into a ...
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Bullying - Advice and Guidance
As part of Blackpool Council's Children and Young People's plan, it is one of our priorities to make sure that Blackpool's children and young people ...
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Burials
Information about arranging a burial
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Bus Passes for Over 60s
The older persons bus pass entitles the holder to concessionary travel on buses, trams and other forms of local public transport. To be eligible for a ...
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Business Grants and Funding
Invest in Blackpool is an initiative of Blackpool Council that offers grant and loan assistance to local businesses and investors.
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Business Premises
The Enterprise and Employment Division in collaboration with The Gazette publishes 'Property Finder' which is updated every three months. 'Property ...
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Business Rates Bills
Providing local businesses with information on who has to pay business rates, how business rates are calculated for a property (valuation) and how to ...
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Care and Repair Scheme
Blackpool Care & Repair is a Home Improvement Agency. We provide a wide range of services to older and disabled residents in Blackpool that are aimed ...
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Care at Home Fairer Charging
All councils have to follow Government Guidance on how people are charged for the services they receive at home.
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Carers - Adult Carers
We provide advice and support for adult carers who care for the elderly, children with special needs and adults with physical or learning disabilities ...
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CCTV
Information about Blackpool's CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) system
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Chaperone Service
A child taking part in a performance, which can include TV or filming, theatre, sporting activities or modelling, will require chaperoning. Chaperones ...
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Child Car Seats
Deciding on the best car seat for your child and explaining the regulations.
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Child Employment
We carry out enquiries into the employment of young persons between the ages of 13 and 16 years and issue Employment Licences to those who are engaged ...
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Child Entertainment Licence
We issue licences for school age children to perform in the theatre or on television. Before granting a licence we will liaise with the Headteacher of ...
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Child Protection Procedures
The child protection scheme takes measures to safeguard vulnerable children and young people at risk or suffering from physical, emotional or sexual ...
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Child Trust Fund
The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a savings and investment account.
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Children Missing from Education
Procedures written jointly with Lancashire Constabulary for the guidance of all professionals who work with children and families
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Children's Centres
If you are bringing up or looking after a young child, a rt Children's Centre can offer help
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Children's Workforce Training
We facilitate and deliver a wide range of specialist training courses for both internal staff and members of the public. We have an in-house Social ...
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Choosing Childcare
All childcare offers key benefits for your child, but which is the right choice for you?
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Citizens Panels
Blackpool Council and Blackpool Primary Care Trust working through 'BMG Research' have established a panel of residents
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Citizenship Ceremonies
What is a Citizenship Ceremony?
Citizenship Ceremonies are held monthly at the Town Hall in Talbot Square in order to confer British citizenship ...
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Civil Contingencies
The purpose of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 is to deliver a single statutory framework for civil protection in the United Kingdom in order to meet ...
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Civil Emergencies - Emergency Plan
The council has an Emergency Plan to deliver services during a major incident which poses a threat to the welfare of the community. It is the role of ...
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Clean Air Act
The Clean Air Act, 1993 details regulations such as those which control smoke emissions and the height of chimneys and those relating to the content ...
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Client Contact Problems
Procedures for dealing with an existing social services client who has gone missing or is out of contact for a period which gives cause for concern. ...
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Club Premises Certificates
Private members clubs must be licensed with a 'Club Premises Certificate' where any licensable activities are to take place, including the supply of ...
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Coastline Protection
Blackpool has a marine frontage of about 11.25 Km, all of which is protected from erosion by the sea wall, which needs constant maintenance.
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Committee Membership
A committee is a group of councillors chosen by the Council to make decisions about an area of service
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Common Assessment Framework
Blackpool Early Action for Change aims to support children, young people and families at difficult periods in their lives
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Community and Day Centres
There are a number of providers of Day Care in Blackpool. Details of private providers are included in the Factsheet “Day Care in Blackpool”. You can ...
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Community Engagement
Blackpool Council is putting in place systems and policies which will improve understanding and working relationships between the voluntary and ...
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Community Transport
Includes schemes such as 'dial-a-ride', shopmobility, community bus and car schemes.
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Complaints
We aim to give the best possible service to the people of Blackpool
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Concessionary Fares
The older persons bus pass entitles the holder to concessionary travel on buses, trams and other forms of local public transport. To be eligible for a ...
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Connexions
Integrated advice, guidance and access to personal development opportunities for young people aged between 13 and 19 to help them make a smooth ...
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Contaminated Land
We maintain a register of contaminated land which is available for public inspection.
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Copy Certificates
How to apply for a copy birth, marriage, civil partnership or death certificate.
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Corporate Performance Report
This is a publication of Blackpool Council's performance over a 12-month period (running from April to March) and also summarises some of the main ...
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Council Car Parks
Car parks within the geographic boundaries of a local authority which are owned and run by the local authority. The authority may publish a list of ...
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Council Chief Executive
The Chief Executive has corporate responsibility for the management of Council services and departments and Steve Weaver has held the post since April ...
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Council Tax Account Enquiries
We provide householders with information about council tax and payments. This may include information on payments, arrears, discount eligibility etc. ...
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Council Tax Banding
We deal with Council Tax Banding issues including reductions for disabled persons.
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Council Tax Benefit
You can claim Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit if you pay rent to a private landlord or Housing Association, live in a Council property or pay ...
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Council Tax Benefit Appeals
If you claim housing or council tax benefit and disagree with the decision made in your assessment you can challenge the decision....
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Council Tax Benefit Backdated Claims
We can usually start paying benefit from the Monday after we receive your claim. Sometimes we can pay benefit from an earlier date if you have good ...
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Council Tax Bills
Council tax is payable on domestic dwellings and is charged by local authorities to pay for the services provided.
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Council Tax Exemptions
The council tax exemption scheme may exempt unoccupied and occupied properties from council tax.
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Councillors - Information
Find information about the political makeup of the Council, details of how to contact your Councillor and
Information about how to make a complaint ...
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Councillors Surgeries
Councillor advice surgeries are available to the public who want to obtain information and advice
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CPA - Performance Information
The CPA is a council-wide assessment carried out by the Audit Commission on behalf of the Office for Communities and Local Government
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Creative Industries
The creative industries development service is delivered in partnership with the Creative Lancashire Project.
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Cremations
Information about arranging a cremation
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Cycle Blackpool
The Council recognises cycling as a versatile transport mode that can reduce pollution, ease congestion and contribute significantly to peoples' ...
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Cycle Training - Adults
The Council recognises cycling as a versatile transport mode that can reduce pollution, ease congestion and contribute significantly to peoples' ...
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Dance Development
We aim to initiate, develop, support and maintain dance opportunities throughout the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre for all ages ...
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Dangerous Structures
The Building Act 1984 empowers the Council to deal with a building or structure, which is in a dangerous condition.
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Day Care
Day Care is provided at any time (day or night) for children under eight on premises other than domestic premises.
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Deaths
How do I register a death at Blackpool Register Office
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Deaths - Exhumations
Exhumations are rare and can be very upsetting for members of the family involved. Exhumations occur for a number of reasons
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Debt Advice
Information and helpful links if you are in debt
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Decision Making
The Council's Constitution is a document that sets out how the Council operates and can be viewed in this section.
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Demolition
Demolition is itself subject to control. Section 80 of the Building Act requires a person who intends to demolish the whole or part of a building to ...
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Direct Payments
A direct payment is a cash payment allowing you to buy your own support instead of Social Services providing it. The money can be used to employ a ...
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Disability Partnership
Partnership bringing together adults, children and older people with a long-term health condition or type of disability.
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Discretionary Housing Payments
If you claim housing or council tax benefit and disagree with the decision made in your assessment you can challenge the decision....
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Diversity Learning Team
The Diversity Learning Team supports standards and achievement for all children from minority ethnic groups, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller ...
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Dog and Animal Fouling
Under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996, any person who permits a dog that is in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is ...
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Dog Warden Service
The dog warden service promotes and monitors responsible dog ownership, enforces dog fouling and dog nuisance legislation and deals with stray dogs.
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Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse is any incident or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse
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Door Supervisors Licences
Licences for Door Supervisors are issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), not Blackpool Council...
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Drainage Help and Advice
The local authority provides help and advice on highway drainage, land drainage or private drainage and can arrange for clearance of a blocked drain.
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Driver Training
Blackpool Council regularly runs high profile road safety campaigns to offer advice on safer driving and discourage irresponsible behaviour on the ...
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Drugs Advice and Support
This service offers confidential help and support to people affected by abuse of both illegal drugs and prescribed drugs.
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Drugs and Alcohol
Blackpool Council provides a substance misuse service called the hub for young people aged 24 and under, their families, friends and professionals ...
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Education in Hospital
All children who are admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital are educated from their third day (in reality, it is usually before this if they are well ...
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Elections - Postal Votes
Providing a facility where people who cannot attend the polling station on an election day can have postal ballot papers sent to them.
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Elections - Proxy Votes
Providing a facility where people who cannot attend the polling station on an election day can nominate another person.
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Elections - Voting
Members of the public whose name appears on the register of electors can exercise their right to vote in the election.
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Electrolysis Registration
Applicants and premises are required to be registered by the Authority in order to prevent the spread of infection...
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Emergency Preparations
Information about what emergencies the Council plans for, what the role and responsibilities of the Council are. We also provide details on how we ...
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Enterprise Centre
The Enterprise Centre is a stunning new glass-fronted building which will make statements about your business and the importance of enterprise in ...
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Environmental Health Training
To develop a career in Environmental Health you need to undertake an accredited course that is recognised by the Environmental Health Officers ...
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Environmental Information Regulations
The Environmental Information Regulations or Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 set out enforceable regulations that govern the ...
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Equalities and Diversity
Blackpool Council is committed to ensuring equality of access and opportunity for the population of Blackpool and to providing and improving quality ...
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E-Safety
Advice and guidance on how to stay safe online
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Exclusion
A headteacher may decide to permanently exclude a pupil under strict circumstances to protect education or welfare of the pupils and staff in the ...
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Factors Affecting our Health
There are many factors which determine our health, not least our age, sex and what we inherit from our parents.
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Family Information Service
As part of the National Childcare Strategy, we have developed a Children's Information Service to provide advice and information to parents/ carers ...
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Family Learning
We run a wide range of courses and workshops for families in schools and libraries throughout the year.
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Festival House Ceremonies
As of January 2012, we are very excited to announce the opening of our new ceremonies building, Festival House, located on the promenade near North ...
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Fireworks Advice
A local authority provides guidance leaflets and materials for organisers of firework displays for the public, retailers selling fireworks, schools ...
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Fishing Permits
Fishing Permits (Rod Licences) are issued by the Environment Agency, not Blackpool Council.
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Flyposting - Reporting and Removal
The local authority is responsible for the removal of illegally posted advertisements, leaflets etc. on both council and privately owned property in ...
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Food Hygiene
Food legislation places an obligation on food business operators to make sure that all their activities are carried out in a hygienic way and makes it ...
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Food Standards
We carry out programmed inspections and sampling through the food chain, from farm through to manufacturers
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Footway Parking
Motorists should not park on the footway as this is an offence.....
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Fostering
Virtually everyone has the right to apply to be considered as a carer. Foster Carers are as diverse as the children they look after.
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Fraud Investigation
Benefit Fraud costs the country about £2 billion a year which is money that could be spent on public services. This equates to around £80 a year for ...
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Funeral - Independent
Advice and information on how to organise a funeral without the use of a funeral director.
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Funeral - Records
If you wish to find the final resting place of your loved one please contact the Cemeteries & Crematorium Office. In order to find the records ...
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FYCreatives
FY Creatives (FYC) is the first dedicated business development hub for new and growing creative companies on the Fylde Coast
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