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Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve
Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve is a tranquil refuge on Blackpool’s urban fringe, important for nature conservation, quiet recreation and ...
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Mayor - General Information
Who are the Mayor and Deputy Mayor? How do I address them? All this information can be found in this section.
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Meals on Wheels
If you are housebound or find it difficult to prepare and cook a meal for yourself, the Community Meals Service can deliver meals straight to your ...
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Memorials
Information about buying a memorial for your loved one
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Motor Salvage Operators Permit
Anyone whose business deals wholly or mainly with the salvage of motor vehicles needs to be registered with the Council...
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Moving Home
Links to Council Services which may be of use when moving home
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MyHomeChoice
A change in the way in which vacant properties are allocated is taking place across the Fylde Coast Region.
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Myplace (Southpoint)
Blackpool Council have been successful in securing £4.4million to deliver a state of the art facility for Blackpool’s young people
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Nationality Checking Service
The Nationality Checking Service is a partnership between Blackpool Council and The Home Office. The service assists people who want to apply for ...
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Needs Assessment by Social Services
The need assessment is a programme carried by the Council to find out the needs of someone who needs help from social services and to arrange services ...
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New Blackpool 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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New Blackpool 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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No Cold Calling Zone
A 'No Cold Calling Zone' is a designated area which discourages door to door sales (or cold calls) and offers protection to those older and more ...
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Noise Pollution Control
We investigate complaints about excessive noise and can take action if the noise is considered to be a statutory nuisance.
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NoWcard
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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Nursery Education Grants
All children qualify for a grant-funded early education place from the term following their 3rd birthday.
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Occupational Health Services
The Council has a legal duty to enforce the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation. The Council must make sure that work premises ...
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Over 60s Bus Pass
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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Parent Partnership Service
Help and advice is available to all parents of children who live in Blackpool and are on the special needs register
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Parking - Penalty Charge Notices
Enforcement of on street parking regulations (meters, residential parking bays, yellow lines etc.) within the local authority area. The council may ...
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Parking - Permits
Issuing of parking permits to residents who keep and use a car, a van or motorcycle on a full-time basis within a controlled parking zone.
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Parking - Removal of Vehicle
Use of vehicle clamps to immobilise illegally parked vehicles. If such a vehicle is taking up much needed space the local authority will organise the ...
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Parking - Residents
A controlled parking scheme in a street or area where parking is organised in order to help residents park their vehicles.
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Parks Events and Activities
Blackpool's numerous parks, open spaces and ecological sites provide the ultimate destination for an assorted variety of activities.
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Past Exhibitions
Information about Past Exhibitions which have taken place at the Grundy Art Gallery.
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Pavement Maintenance
Blackpool Council is responsible for the maintenance of pavements and footways in this area.
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Pedestrian Crossings
Crossings are provided by the Council at locations where it is difficult for pedestrians to cross busy roads
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Performance Licences
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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Personal Care
This service provides support in your own home. It is available to older people, disabled people, adults with learning disabilities and people with ...
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Personal Licences
A Personal Licence authorises a specified person to supply alcohol or allow the supply of alcohol in accordance with a Premises Licence.....
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Pest Control
The service is provided for pests considered to be a risk to public health or food safety including rats, house mice, cockroaches and fleas. A service ...
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Pet Shop Licence
Anyone wishing to run a Pet Shop requires an annual licence from Blackpool Council...
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Petitions
Petitions and E-petitions information
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Petroleum Storage Licence
A licence is required if the purpose for which petroleum is used is as a Retail Petroleum Filling Station...
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Planning Applications
Planning permission is usually granted in line with the development plan for the area.
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Planning - High Hedges
The role of the local authority is not to mediate or negotiate between the complainant and the hedge owner but to adjudicate on whether - in the words ...
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Plans
Information about Council Policies and Plans
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Pleasure Boats
Information about how to obtain a pleasure boat licence
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Poisons Licence
A retailer who wishes to sell poisons, for example strong disinfectants or weed killers etc, must register...
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Policies
Information about Council Policies and Plans
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Pollution Control
Inspection and regulation of premises using processes with the potential to cause air pollution. These include activities such as vehicle re-spraying ...
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Pollution Control - Nuisances
In the event of justified complaint of statutory nuisance such as emissions of smoke, fumes or gases, dust, steam and smell is justified, a penalty ...
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Pollution Control - Water
Working with the Environment Agency in a number of ways to prevent or control pollution. This is done by prompt reporting of incidents, ensuring that ...
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Portage
Portage is a home teaching service for children and families 0-5 years who have additional needs.
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Postal Vote Signatures
Postal voters in Blackpool are being asked to supply a refreshed signature, if they wish to continue to vote by post.
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Premises Licences
Licences are required for premises that supply alcohol, provide entertainment, or provide hot food and drink between 11pm and 5am...
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Preparing for Emergencies
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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Primary Capital Programme
The Primary Capital Programme (PCP) is a national agenda to transform our primary school environments so they are fit for 21st century learning.
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Print Services
The one-stop shop for all your design, print and copy needs.....
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Private Landlord Information
Blackpool Council has a tradition of working successfully with private landlords to improve and regulate private rented housing.....
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Procurement Policy and Strategy
The procurement process spans the whole cycle from identification of needs, through to the end of a services contract or the end of the useful life of ...
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Proof of Age Card
The Proof of Age Card is a card which is available to Blackpool students and residents aged between 16 and 25.
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Property Services
Property Services provides a range of maintenance and building services to local schools and council buildings.
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Protection of Vulnerable Adults
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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Public Rights of Way
Blackpool public rights of way (PROWs) penetrate into rural and semi-rural areas
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Public Toilets
We provide public toilets throughout the town in partnership with Danfo
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Pupil Records
To access your child's records, please contact their school to discuss this.
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Ranger Service
Our role is to promote, interpret and maintain Blackpool's ecological assets.
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Recycling
General Information about the disposal of Household Waste.
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Recycling Centres
Information about where you can find places to recycle your used paper, plastics, tins and glass, as well as other recyclable items.
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Regeneration Projects
Regeneration and development work in Blackpool has been consistently moving forward and changing the shape of Blackpool as we know it for at least 7 ...
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Registration of Suppliers
An approved list of suppliers and or contractors is maintained and updated as required from time to time. Local businesses may apply to be placed on ...
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Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Services can help you to regain your independence, daily living skills and confidence. We can encourage and help you to do things for ...
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Rent Bond Scheme
The scheme assists people at risk of homelessness living in temporary, poor accommodation to access good quality, affordable accommodation in the ...
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Residential Care for Adults
Blackpool Social Services is keen to help people to stay in their own homes and to remain as active and independent as possible. If you meet our ...
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Residential Care for Children
Provision of residential accommodation for children and young people who cannot live with their natural families. Prior to a placement in residential ...
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Road Closures and Diversions
Information where works on the highway, or some large deliveries, require a road to be closed temporarily to general traffic.
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Road Safety - Cycle Training
The Council recognises cycling as a versatile transport mode that can reduce pollution, ease congestion and contribute significantly to peoples' ...
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Road Safety - Cycling
The Council recognises cycling as a versatile transport mode that can reduce pollution, ease congestion and contribute significantly to peoples' ...
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Road Safety - 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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Road Safety - Speed Limits
Blackpool Council as the Highway authority are responsible for setting the speed limits on roads within Blackpool. The speed limit is the maximum ...
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Road Safety - Spillages
The local authority is responsible for keeping the highway clean and free from spillages. Where spillages are of a hazardous nature the local police ...
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Road Works
Notification of road closures, diversions and possible traffic disruption as a result of road works that are underway or programmed to take place ...
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Roads - Gritting
Blackpool Councils winter maintenance programme starts on 1st November and is operational until 31st March each year.
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Roads - Snow Clearance
Blackpool Councils winter maintenance programme starts on 1st November and operates until 31st March each year.
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Roads - Street Cleaning Programme
The local authority street cleaning programme provides a frequent cleansing of streets, gullies, car parks, public conveniences and other public areas ...
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