Consultations and other engagement

If you live, work in Blackpool or are part of a local organisation, we want to hear your views.

We run consultations, engagement activities, and surveys to gather feedback on local issues and council services. These are managed by our in-house infusion research team.

Your feedback helps us understand what works well and where changes may be needed, as well as how people’s experiences and expectations change over time.

View our current consultations and engagement activity below and have your say.

View the council's privacy notices on how we handle your data.

Parks, green open spaces and cemeteries public space protection order renewal

The Parks, Green Open Spaces and Cemeteries Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) was introduced to help tackle anti-social and harmful behaviours that can affect Blackpool's parks, green open spaces and cemeteries. The PSPO has now been in place for three years and is due for renewal. We would like to hear your views on whether the current powers and restrictions should continue for a further three years.

Survey live: 2 October 2026

Survey close: 27 November 2026

Infusion research survey.

2027/28 budget

Each year, Blackpool Council sets a budget to fund local services, support communities and invest in the future of the town. Like councils across the country, Blackpool faces increasing demand for services and has to make decisions about how available funding is used.

This survey gives residents, businesses and stakeholders the opportunity to share their views on spending priorities, the challenges facing Blackpool and the areas that should be the focus of future investment and activity.

Survey live: 12 October 2026

Survey close: 7 December 2026

Infusion research survey.

Early years childcare survey and wraparound childcare survey

Please note, this survey is open from 26 October for input.

Does your child use an early year's nursery, school nursery, or a childminder? Or does your child use wraparound childcare in Blackpool, such as breakfast, after-school, or holiday clubs?

We would like to hear about your experience. Your feedback will help us understand what’s working well, where improvements could be made and help to shape the future of childcare in Blackpool.

You could also be in the chance of winning one of six £50.00 Love2shop vouchers by completing the survey.

Parents and carers childcare survey and wraparound childcare surveys outreach sessions

If you need any help or support with filling the surveys in, please attend one of our outreach sessions and our officer will help you.

North Family Hub, 31 Dingle Avenue, FY3 7NX
Central Family Hub, Gorton Street, FY1 3JW
South Family Hub, Palatine Leisure Centre, St Anne's Road, FY4 2AP

The early years team are also at the following Customer First sessions

Surveys live: 26 October 2026

Surveys close 31 December 2026