http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/The latest news from the Blackpool Council website.Copyright 2012 Blackpool Council. All rights reserved.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:50:22Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00A free event at the Winter Gardens for those who can give support and for those in need of support, and anyone else who just wants to find out about their local community.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/loveyourcommunity.htm09/02/2012 16:06We've decided to extend the deadline for nominations for the Blackpool Youth Awards to Friday the 24th February 2012.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/blackpoolyouthawardsdeadlineextended.htm09/02/2012 10:05Coastal House is now open and all lines are fully functional.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/blackpoolcoastalhousingnotice.htm08/02/2012 09:31Blackpool Council today appealed for local voluntary groups to help distribute a new Keep Out The Cold information pack to the resort’s most vulnerable residents.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/keepoutthecoldhelpustohelpthemostvulnerable.htm07/02/2012 15:25Blackpool’s home visiting education service for pre-school children with additional needs and disability celebrates its 21st birthday this week.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/cometotheportagepartyasblackpoolcouncilcelebratesthe21stbirthdayofaveryspecialservice.htm07/02/2012 15:22Take a look at Central Library's activity programme hosting a variety of classes and activities.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/centrallibrarysactivityprogramme.htm07/02/2012 11:23The latest Your Blackpool e-newsletter is now available.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/latestissueoftheyourblackpoolenewsletter.htm07/02/2012 10:52The carriageway maintenance scheme to renew the Eastbound section of the link road and Ashworth Road Roundabout is now complete some four days ahead of programme, all associated traffic management has been removed and the road has returned to full use.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/m55linkroadworkscomplete.htm07/02/2012 09:05Do you know a special young person in the community? Is there someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Blackpool over the last year?http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/whoisyouryoungpersonoftheyear.htm06/02/2012 12:18Blackpool Council has marked the start of a special month by flying rainbow flags from the top of the resort’s famous Tower and its Town Hall.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/flyingtheflagforlgbthistorymonth.htm02/02/2012 17:37As part of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2012, Blackpool Council's Care & Repair team are currently running a project that will prevent many older and vulnerable residents becoming ill this winter.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/carerepairwarmhomeshearts.htm02/02/2012 14:59Children and parents across Blackpool will be learning top tips about using the internet safely, as part of Safer Internet Week.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/itsajungleouttherekeepingsafeontheinternet.htm02/02/2012 12:04Blackpool Council is recommending an increase of an average £3 per week for Council homes. The move follows the announcement by Government that Councils will no longer receive a subsidy to maintain and improve council-owned properties.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/councilhouserentstoincreaseby3aweekaverage.htm02/02/2012 12:07Blackpool Council is encouraging all children in need of a little bit of confidence when cycling on the road to take part in a free cycle training course this February half term.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/bikabilityinfebruaryhalfterm.htm02/02/2012 12:43Fairness, efficiency and transparency are behind spending proposals being put forward by the Leader of Blackpool Council at 8 February’s meeting of the Executive.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/afairbudgetthatprotectscommunityservicesandkeepsjoblossestoaminimum.htm02/02/2012 12:02Special health check ups for deaf residents are taking place.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/freehealthcheckupsforthedeafcommunity.htm02/02/2012 12:24Young people will get the chance to meet with local employers at an Apprenticeship Open Day.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/apprenticeshipdaytogetyoungpeopleintowork.htm02/02/2012 12:55Postal voters in Blackpool are being asked to supply a refreshed signature, if they wish to continue to vote by post.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/renewyourpostalvotesignature.htm02/02/2012 10:50The Met office has issued a warning to expect a drop in temperature this weekend and icy conditions.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/weatherwarningicyconditions.htm27/01/2012 15:25Throughout the end of January and the start of February a round of Area Forum meetings will take place across Blackpool.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/joininwithyournextareaforum.htm27/01/2012 14:58People are being invited to organise a Blackpool street party, to celebrate this summer’s Diamond Jubilee.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/planyourdiamondjubileestreetparty.htm27/01/2012 10:45Newly published league tables show that the percentage of pupils attaining five A*-C GCSE grades in Blackpool schools has risen from 75% to 80% since this time last year.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/newhighschoolleaguetablefigurespublished.htm27/01/2012 10:50Blackpool Council’s Adoption and Fostering Services are holding a drop in information day at the Hilton Hotel Blackpool on Thursday 26th January from 4.00 pm 8.00pm.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/findoutmoreaboutfosteringandadoption.htm24/01/2012 16:38At a meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday, the vision, mission, values and priorities of the administration were outlined, following extensive discussions and consultations with all Blackpool Council staff. You can now have your say on the drafted values, by answering a short survey.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/haveyoursayonblackpoolcouncilsvisionandvalues.htm20/01/2012 14:14On 23 January, road resurfacement works will take place on the Ashworth Road roadabout and one stretch of carriageway that links the roundabout with junction 4 of the M55.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/m55linkandroundabouttoberesurfaced.htm20/01/2012 11:48Blackpool Council’s priorities for looking after and improving opportunities for Children and Young People is currently being reviewed. The most recent plan will come to an end this March and we want your opinions on what the priorities for 2012-15 should be.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/haveyoursayonthefutureofblackpoolschildrenandyoungpeople.htm19/01/2012 14:21At the meeting of the full council on Wednesday 18 January, Cllr Jim Houldsworth was awarded the Blackpool medal in recognition for his service to the Armed Forces and the veterans’ community in Blackpool and on the Fylde Coast.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/cllrhouldsworthreceivedcivicmedal.htm19/01/2012 11:10Learn the basics of driving with our pre-licence driver courses.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/getuptospeedwithprelicencedrivingcourses.htm19/01/2012 11:15Council Leader posts latest blog on New Year Decisions.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/leadersblognewyeardecisions.htm19/01/2012 09:46Plans for a new £5m primary school to be built in Blackpool are set to get the go ahead.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/new5mschoolsetforblackpool.htm18/01/2012 16:58Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet has been shortlisted for the Oscars of the design world. It’s in the running for the Design Museum’s prestigious Design Of The Year award.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/comedycarpetnominatedasdesignoftheyear.htm16/01/2012 14:02Blackpool has a new Dance Development Officer...and she wants to hear from you.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/sarahsettogetblackpooldancing.htm16/01/2012 12:22The Quality Standards and Enforcement team, currently based at Albert Road, will be moving to Progress House week commencing 16 January 2012.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/qualitystandardsandenforcementisonthemove.htm13/01/2012 16:59You can now give your old bikes a new lease of life - by donating them to Blackpool Council, so that they can be reconditioned, fixed and sold on.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/stopyouroldbikefromgettinglonely.htm13/01/2012 10:21Community representatives are set to be given a bigger voice on Blackpool Council’s Area Panels and Area Forums.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/residentstogetabiggersayonareaforums.htm12/01/2012 17:55Kelly Goudie, 32, and Simon Garrick, 33, became the first couple to say “I do” beside the seaside by taking down the aisle in the UK’s most iconic beachside wedding venue, Festival House.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/firstweddingatfestivalhouse.htm12/01/2012 15:19Nominations are now open in the quest to find Blackpool’s young people of the year in the 2012 Youth Awards.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/nr/exeres/9e9ecc54-d1b4-45c2-b11d-7a10f0d7ffbe.htm12/01/2012 11:14Nominations are now open to find Blackpool’s sporting successes of 2011.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/searchtofindblackpoolssportingheroesof2011.htm11/01/2012 11:53Blackpool Council is teaming up with eight partners and local volunteers to help those most vulnerable to extremely cold weather.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/communitycoldweatherplanhelpsvulnerableresidents.htm11/01/2012 10:06A mixture of local politicians, business leaders and young people will take part in Blackpool’s first ever Youth Question Time.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/panellistsconfirmedforyouthquestiontime.htm10/01/2012 11:18We are setting up a Fairness Commission in Blackpool. The Fairness Commission is a new and exciting way of working in partnership that replaces the old Blackpool Strategic Partnership.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/afairnesscommissionforblackpool.htm09/01/2012 09:28The campaign to eliminate instances of disability hate crime in Blackpool, Hate Hurts, has moved on another step with the launch of an educational resource that can be taught in Blackpool high schools.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/hatehurtsentersblackpoolschools.htm05/01/2012 15:32Proposals have been unveiled for a further review of senior management positions at the Council and will be discussed by members of the Executive at their meeting next week.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/furtherseniormanagementreview.htm05/01/2012 10:27With 2012 just around the corner, people will be planning their New Year’s resolutions for the 12 months ahead. Blackpool Council is asking people to add ‘Remembering to drive safely’ to this January’s list of resolutions.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/makesaferdrivingyourresolutionfor2012.htm30/12/2011 16:35Over £40,000 worth of toys, £9,000 worth of experiences and £4,000 cash were donated to the campaign, meaning that over one thousand children have been able to enjoy a happier Christmas this year.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/givealittlecampaignhelpsover1000childrenthischristmas.htm30/12/2011 16:39A look back over an incredible 2011 for Blackpool.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011blackpoolinreview.htm30/12/2011 10:55A Blackpool Council run disability cycling programme has won a national award.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/wheelyimpressiveawardforblackpool.htm29/12/2011 10:48Blackpool Council’s Rent Bond scheme will be temporarily suspended from January 2012 while the service is redesigned.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/rentbondschemebeingredesigned.htm29/12/2011 10:54A recent test purchasing exercise has seen a worrying amount of Blackpool businesses allowing under 18s to use sunbeds.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/testpurchasingsunbeds.htm22/12/2011 13:08Blackpool Council has seen award winning results after tackling digital exclusion issues that surround local people with learning difficulties.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/outofthedigitaldark.htm21/12/2011 11:17Leader of Blackpool Council, Cllr Simon Blackburn has posted his latest blog, just in time for the festive season.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/leadersblogmerrychristmas.htm20/12/2011 11:10These excellent results are a credit to our children, their families, teachers and all who support youngsters in their learning.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/blackpoolkeystage2results.htm20/12/2011 11:53Cook safely this Christmas and check the Food Hygiene Ratings of local businesses! That is the seasonal advice from Blackpool Council’s Food Control Group.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/eatsafethischristmas.htm20/12/2011 09:02Blackpool Council is making recycling as easy as possible this year, running an almost unchanged service, along with the usual Christmas extras.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/christmaswastecollections.htm19/12/2011 13:08Blackpool Council is to introduce a new licensing scheme for landlords in the South Beach area in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour and improve housing conditions.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/counciltointroduceselectivelicensing.htm16/12/2011 15:02Christmas may be the season of goodwill to all men but when it comes to your shopping it’s also a time to be aware of your consumer rights.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/rememberyourconsumerrightsthischristmas.htm16/12/2011 15:27Update on the 'Give a Little...Help a Lot' Christmas campaign.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/givealittlehelpalotupdate.htm16/12/2011 12:50Couples will soon be able to say "I do" at Blackpool newest wedding venue, which is being launched today.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/festivalhouseunveiledtodayopentothepublicthisweekend.htm15/12/2011 10:01Blackpool Council is gearing up for driving in wintery weather by teaming up with Halfords and Lancashire Police to offer free car check ups.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/freecarcheckupsathalfordsthissaturday.htm08/12/2011 11:04After months of hard work, Blackpool’s first ever Heritage Guides finally received their nationally accredited certificates on Tuesday.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/graduationforthefirstblackpoolheritageguides.htm08/12/2011 09:58The latest edition of Your Blackpool is out now.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/yourblackpooloutnow.htm07/12/2011 15:47The Government is introducing changes to the Blue Badge Scheme from 1st January 2012. Click on the story for more information.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/changestothebluebadgescheme.htm07/12/2011 10:46Blackpool Council is warning residents about a new type of scam sweeping the region.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/policeandtradingstandardswarningtoblackpoolresidents.htm06/12/2011 16:05Last week the Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre was officially opened by Lancashire County cricketer Steven Croft. Speaking at the launch Cllr Simon Blackburn discussed the health challenges facing the town.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/councilleaderdiscussesblackpoolshealthchallenges.htm05/12/2011 11:19Su Pollard took time out from her appearance in Annie last week to back the bid to recruit more foster carers and adoptive parents.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/anniestarcallsformorefosterparents.htm01/12/2011 10:59Blackpool Council is encouraging people to talk about HIV and AIDS as a part of World AIDS Day, in order to raise awareness and increase education around the disease.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/blackpoolgatherstogetherforworldaidsday.htm01/12/2011 10:17The festive season is here, and Blackpool is doing all it can to make it as special as possible.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/walkinablackpoolwonderlandthischristmas.htm30/11/2011 13:46On Wednesday 30 November a national day of industrial action is taking place. This may affect serices run by Blackpool Council.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/wednesdaysstrikeactionliveupdates.htm30/11/2011 08:09A national day of public sector strike action has been planned to take place on Wednesday 30 November. As part of this action, various Blackpool Council services may be affected.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/advicetoresidentsforwednesdaysstrikeaction.htm29/11/2011 15:42Blackpool Council Leader, Cllr Simon Blackburn has today published his latest blog, discussing the "difficult decisions" that will need to be made regarding the Council's budget, as well as talking about Wednesday's public sector strikes.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/leadersblogbudgetsandpensions.htm29/11/2011 11:22Have you been the victim of a rogue trader? Do you need advice from the experts? Blackpool Council’s Trading Standards team will now be holding special face-to-face advice sessions from next week.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/tradingstandardslaunchfacetofaceadvicesessions.htm28/11/2011 15:04The Salvation Army are the latest organisation to join in with the Give a Little...Help a Lot campaign.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/salvationarmyjoinsgivealittlehelpalotcampaign.htm28/11/2011 15:39Blackpool Council has formally agreed to establish a marketing company, named Marketing Blackpool, to maximise the involvement of the private sector in the marketing, promotion and management of events in the town.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/newcompanycreatedtopromoteblackpool.htm25/11/2011 16:07A national day of strike action has been planned to take place on Wednesday 30 November.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/potentialschoolclosureson30nov.htm25/11/2011 11:03The campaign to eliminate instances of disability hate crime in Blackpool, Hate Hurts, has moved on another step with the launch of an educational resource that can be taught in Blackpool high schools.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/nr/exeres/2f7c60d3-4309-46d2-a68c-20c1720d24b7.htm24/11/2011 16:29Last year Blackpool Transport Services made an agreement with a number of voluntary and heritage organisations that they could buy surplus vehicles at a nominal cost on the basis that they would move them off site at their expense.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/extensionagreedforlancastriantransporttrust.htm24/11/2011 16:16A kind-hearted resident has boosted the Give the little, help a lot campaign by selling sweet treats.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/400boosttogivealittleappeal.htm24/11/2011 11:40Would you like to help bring some flower power to Blackpool’s Grange Park?http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/flowerpowercomestograngepark.htm24/11/2011 10:24Hotels looking to clear out some of their old furniture following the season are being encouraged to make to most of the bulky waste removal service, Bulky Matters.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/clearoutyourbulkywastewithbulkymatters.htm24/11/2011 09:02For yet another year, second-hand cars tops the list of complaints among Blackpool residents.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/areyouthinkingofbuyingasecondhandcarbeawareofyourrights.htm24/11/2011 08:29Blackpool Council is offering people the chance to spot the elusive long eared owls, on special walks taking place throughout the winter.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/longearedowlsinblackpool.htm24/11/2011 08:16Already, donations are flooding in for the Christmas Give a little...Help a lot...campaign.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/generousdonationsforgivealittlehelpalot.htm22/11/2011 15:43As part of National Road Safety week, Blackpool Council is reminding young people about the serious risks of dangerous driving.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/youngdriversencouragedtobesaferontheroads.htm22/11/2011 14:14The first business to move into Blackpool’s newest business centre – Eighty One Central - has been confirmed as Barcadia Media Ltd, a home grown media company which is bucking the economic trend and achieving healthy growth.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/localmediacompanymovesintoeightyonecentral.htm22/11/2011 14:21Save on your parking this Christmas with Blackpool Council’s ‘Shop until you Drop’ town centre parking offer.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/shopuntilyoudropparkingoffer.htm21/11/2011 15:11The theme for this year’s National Consumer Week (November 21 – 25) is to beware of fake goods and bogus websites.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/bewareoffakegoods.htm21/11/2011 15:04Council Leader, Cllr Simon Blackburn, has posted his latest blog. In the post, Cllr Blackburn discusses the latest local unemployment figures as well as the 'Give a Litte, Help a Lot' campaign, which was launched last week.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/weneedtoworktogethercouncilleaderpostslatestblog.htm21/11/2011 12:33Cllr Simon Blackburn, Leader of Blackpool Council has posted his latest blog.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/councilleaderpostslatestblog.htm17/11/2011 10:00Blackpool Council, businesses, faith groups and the local community have joined together to make sure children and young people in Blackpool have an extra special Christmas this year.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/givealittlehelpalot.htm16/11/2011 11:11Search out some original homemade Christmas gifts this year at Saturday’s ‘Super Duper Fair’.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/getreadyforsaturdayssuperduperfair.htm15/11/2011 17:05Blackpool residents have been learning it’s never too late to learn new skills.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/itsnevertoolatetolearn.htm14/11/2011 09:58Blackpool Council is reminding parents of the importance of making sure their children are being seen on the roads now that the darker evenings are upon us.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/childrentobebrightandbeseen.htm14/11/2011 09:17The latest book by Professor Vanessa Toulmin on Blackpool’s Heritage was launched in November, and focuses on the history of a true Blackpool landmark.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/latestbookonblackpoolsheritagelaunches.htm11/11/2011 14:52Cllr Simon Blackburn, Leader of Blackpool Council has today launched his new 'Leader's Blog'.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/cllrblackburnlaunchesleadersblog.htm08/11/2011 15:57Blackpool newest community park was unveiled on Friday, opening to the public after months of design and consultation work with the local residents.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/newcommunityparklaunchedongrangepark.htm03/11/2011 16:36Blackpool’s taxi drivers have boosted the resort’s illuminations fund with a £1,000 donation.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/blackpoolstaxioperatorsboostilluminationsfund.htm03/11/2011 14:24Love getting lost in literature? Dive into Wordpool!http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/diveintowordpool.htm03/11/2011 10:16Muse Developments in partnership with Blackpool Council have today announced that Sainsbury’s is the selected foodstore operator for the transformational £220 million Central Business District scheme (formerly Talbot Gateway) in Blackpool town centre.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/400newjobssetfortowncentre.htm03/11/2011 09:00Now is the time to get back on your bike as thanks to free 2 hour cycle training sessions.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/onyerbike.htm03/11/2011 09:14With Christmas lights from the team responsible for the world-famous Illuminations, entertainment from world-class artists and much, much more, Blackpool is the ONLY place for Christmas shopping in an electric winter wonderland.http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/news/2011/nov/strydeintoblackpoolthischristmas.htm03/11/2011 09:15