Blackpool Council Plan | Priority one | The economy

Visitor experience: Tourism and culture

A new conference centre at the Winter Gardens and increase the number of conferences coming to Blackpool
Create a new model of funding to help keep the illuminations and events going
Finalise design and funding, and then deliver, the new Blackpool Museum
£300 million investment into Blackpool Central, to include great visitor attractions including the UK’s first flying theatre

Enterprise, skills and economic inclusion

Help to get hundreds of people back into work
Work with schools to help young people reach their goals

Infrastructure and regeneration

Complete the tram extension and the new 4* hotel at Blackpool North station
Make the most of what Blackpool has to offer by helping to grow the energy, aviation and food sectors
Put more money into improving our roads and pavements
Deliver extensions to the Central Business District at Talbot Gateway

Improving housing

Build more affordable homes, including more homes at Grange Park and Foxhall Village
Enable My Blackpool Home to deliver at least an extra 455 new quality affordable homes for rent
Give greater help to housing developers to allow them to build more affordable houses in our area