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The right to a home vs investment in the battle for Blackpool's Multiversity site
A decision on whether the council can use CPOs with the remaining properties is expected early 2025
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Jamie Lopez
Tragic death of Blackpool parents just the latest to trigger warning over lithium-ion batteries
Rapid neighbour and emergency services response was not enough to save couple - and the incident is the latest to trigger a warning over lithium-ion…
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Jamie Lopez
Fire which killed Blackpool parents started by exploding e-bike battery - but rented property had no smoke alarm
Blackpool Council likely to begin investigation as rented properties having a smoke alarm is a legal requirement
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Jamie Lopez
Multiversity public inquiry closes without hearing from any objectors
A decision is not expected until early 2025
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Jamie Lopez
Blackpool Council forced to defend engagement and negotiations over demolishing homes for Multiversity project
A public inquiry into its plans to use Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers to force the sale of homes in the town centre resumed at the Imperial…
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Jamie Lopez
Blackpool's social housing challenge - frustration, innovation and the colourful homes showing what can be achieved
The town has 12,000 people on the housing waiting list. As Barry Lanza describes being left homeless we ask what is being done?
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Ed Walker - The Lead North
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Kevin Gopal
Steps taken to prevent flooding damage of 2017 praised as a success by Blackpool Council
Around 300 properties in the north of Blackpool were inundated with water during a heavy weekend of rain in November 2017, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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Sheltered accommodation given green light in Blackpool amid 2,000-plus waiting list
There are more than 2,000 on waiting lists for sheltered accommodation in Blackpool, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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Benefits of Multiversity scheme pushed but week one of public inquiry hears no evidence from objecting residents
The first week of the Multiversity public inquiry passed without hearing evidence from any residents who object to the scheme
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Multiversity project worth removing people from homes over, argues Blackpool Council
“The Multiversity project is critical to the continued success of the council’s regeneration programme in Blackpool..."
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Jamie Lopez
Blackpool's rogue landlords could be hit where it hurts over mould and dangerous homes
Plus - what's going on at Bispham High School, an e-bike fire at a skip and our recommendations for the week ahead
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Luke Beardsworth
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10 years on and work on Bispham High School site is finally underway
Developer Rowland Homes is now underway with building 200 houses on the land on Bispham Road, reports Shelagh Parkinson
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