Blackpool Central site sale agreement officially terminated after collapse of developer

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The land sale agreement with collapsed developer Nikal Ltd has now been formally terminated by Blackpool Council – paving the way for a new investor to be found.

Members of the council’s executive agreed to cancel the deal and set aside £200,000 to launch a global search for new developers.

It was revealed by The Blackpool Lead in Octo…