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Blackpool teenagers involved in building new DWP base say work has been life-changing

The seven-storey building is being delivered by Blackpool Council, alongside its development partner Muse

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Oct 19, 2024
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Blackpool’s £100m new civil service hub

Construction of a £100m new civil service hub is set to transform Blackpool town centre – and has already proved life-changing for some of the town’s teenagers.

Penial Jonah, 16, and Charlie Congleton, 17, are among 12 youngsters who have found work in the building industry thanks to the massive project to provide a…

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