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Work on the Blackpool Central project tipped developer over the financial edge

Blackpool Council says the setback does not affect its ambitions for the site

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Dec 18, 2024
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The firm which was supposed to be leading the £300m redevelopment of Blackpool Central hit financial catastrophe as a result of its involvement in the troubled site.

Manchester-based property developer Nikal Ltd was appointed to oversee the transformation of the former train station grounds into a world-class leisure facility. I…

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