Housing

Family home of Alistair Taylor raided by thugs after Multiversity announcement

PLUS: Jobs fair coming to Blackpool this week

Feb 26 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

Unpacking Blackpool Council's plans to 'take control' of empty properties blighting town

PLUS: Our recommendations for the week ahead in Blackpool

Feb 16 •

Luke Beardsworth

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Blackpool Council could be forced to defend Multiversity negotiations after death of Alistair Taylor, inquest hears

The coroner will request to speak with Blackpool Council before making decision

Feb 10 •

The Blackpool Lead

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Blackpool Council was accused of 'insidious' tactics to force sale of home before young dad's death

PLUS: The latest on the Metropole Hotel controversy

Feb 9 •

The Blackpool Lead

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Luke Beardsworth

Historic TVR building comes down - but there are plans to honour heritage

PLUS: Fire hits a derelict hotel in Blackpool

Jan 29 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

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Getting under the skin of plans to transform central Blackpool

PLUS: Safe haven established for nights out in Blackpool

Jan 22 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

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Investigation into Central Pier concludes after woman suffered serious injuries falling through access hatch

PLUS: Plan to tackle abandoned properties across Blackpool

Jan 19 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

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Hundreds sign petition objecting to plans for view-torching sea defence compound at Anchorsholme

The site, part of an £11m scheme to address sand levels, is said to be needed to protect homes and halt coastal erosion.

Jan 12 •

The Blackpool Lead's third newspaper is out now - where you can pick up a copy

There's thousands of copies going through doors but you can also pick up the third edition in a supermarket near you

Dec 18, 2024 •

The Lead Editors

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The Blackpool Lead

Pensioners who bought seafront homes set to lose their view indefinitely

PLUS: Are Blackpool's heritage trams at risk? And devolution latest

Dec 11, 2024 •

Luke Beardsworth

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The Blackpool Lead

Anchorsholme pensioners bought their flats for the view - now it will be blocked

Margaret, speaking to The Blackpool Lead, said the sales of two flats at Wilvere Court have fallen through because of the plans

Dec 11, 2024 •

The Blackpool Lead

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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

Dec 8, 2024 •

The Blackpool Lead

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