todayistheday
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Took day off to have a stroll round christmas by the sea, was only going to be a quick one due to weather but the place was shut, fair weather traders. Maybe next year they should cover it.
Blackpool improvements - Tons happening
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Matesrates
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Loads happening at the Vic, having sat in an ambulance for 6 hours on Monday, I was relieved to be taken into the bright, clean, spanking new A & E. There’s a lot of other building work going on as well which contributed to the wait, but will be a big improvement according to the paramedics.
JJpool
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You've still got to get there and if its pissing down many wont bother. People come out for the rides, experience etc, only so much could be covered and would cost a lot, when it colder it doesn't tend to rain as much, but it's a bit warmer for the next few days.
Tbh summer suffered with the rain.
Maybe Blackpool hotels should pay a cloud seeding tax, so planes can drop chemicals into the sky that make it rain and clear up on key days, to improve the number of good days.
todayistheday
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Yes, I was joking. The joys of being self employed, day off here day off there.You've still got to get there and if its pissing down many wont bother. People come out for the rides, experience etc, only so much could be covered and would cost a lot, when it colder it doesn't tend to rain as much, but it's a bit warmer for the next few days.
Tbh summer suffered with the rain.
Maybe Blackpool hotels should pay a cloud seeding tax, so planes can drop chemicals into the sky that make it rain and clear up on key days, to improve the number of good days.
todayistheday
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Looks like a good restaurant will soon be opening, marco pierre white New York Italian.
April13th1970
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You OK?
Matesrates
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had a pretty serious chest infection, had antibiotics for 8 days and it was getting worse, couldn’t breathe, oxygen levels low. Now on steroids and it’s gradually on the mend, still stuck in though wh means I’ve no chance of going Saturday. Never had anything like it. Thanks for asking.
JJpool
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Yes that been mentioned before, sounds interesting. The sign went up a while back.
I guell it'll be like this one in media city.
Restaurants in Manchester | MPW’s New York Italian MediaCityUK
Treat yourself, someone special or the family to the delicious Italian cuisine at Marco's New York Italian MediaCityUK. Book now.
www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk
JJpool
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Look at this post on FacebookCredit to Mr Basrai's for the turn around.
Always wanted to try it, as there's so much choice and great looking food, but the hygiene issue put me off. Hopefully it was the kick up the arse they needed.
I think you can park for free in the carpark above too if you arrange it to go the the restaurant.
JJpool
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‘Be More You’ recruitment campaign launched for new four-storey, 144-room hotel
The general manager for the new £34 million Holiday Inn hotel due to come to Blackpool town centre next year has said a 'rigorous recruitment campaign' is currently underway.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
"Councillors have also approved proposals to create a new high-tech business park called Silicon Sands, centred around a series of data centres powered by renewable energy.
It is hoped Silicon Sands would attract new businesses which require ultra-fast internet speeds, such as advanced manufacturing, virtual reality and esports, making the most of the CeltixConnect-2 internet cable, which carries up to one-third of the world’s internet traffic via Blackpool Airport.
The cable sends data from Blackpool to New York under the sea in less than 0.064 seconds and offers significant benefits for businesses that need ultra-fast and reliable internet.
The data centres would be powered by renewable energy with any excess heat reused to heat surrounding buildings.
The vision also includes Blackpool’s first solar farm and a battery storage plant."
More in the article.
Wizaard
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Get well soon.
JJpool
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Blackpool's 2022 Visitor Figures Revealed
Blackpool’s visitor numbers have hit record 20 million mark according to new tourism data.
www.visitblackpool.com
premierdream2010
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Absolutely correct though
JJpool
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It's not though, as is seen by all the improvements taking place. There's some problem areas yes and some are to be addressed like Central drive.
JJpool
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Look at this post on Facebook Look at this post on Facebook
£17m scheme will ease traffic congestion in the town centre
Councillors have approved recommendations enabling £17m to be invested in improving traffic flow in Blackpool town centre.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Blackpool on the Up: The changing face of one of Britain's favourite resorts
Shots! : Blackpool on the Up: The changing face of one of Britain's favourite resorts
Reporter Lucinda Herbert takes a look at the changing fortunes of Blackpool. The seaside resort in Lancashire once synonymous with drunken hen and stag nights has smartened up its act, and the future is looking bright
www.shotstv.com
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JJpool
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Showtown Now Bookable
Roll Up Roll Up! Tickets now on sale for Blackpool’s newest show-stopping attraction
www.visitblackpool.com
Available now from the official Showtown website, tickets cost £15 for adults and £11.50 for children, and with tickets being valid for a whole year, visitors are welcome to return as many times as they like! Discounted tickets are also available for students, and seniors and carers can go free.
If you are a Blackpool resident who pays your council tax to Blackpool Council you will also be able to get your hands on a free ticket, giving you and your family full access to the museum’s exhibitions and events, as well as family-friendly facilities.
TSSeasider
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This is a good read from a couple of years ago from Business in the Community.
Plenty of ambition in it.
www.bitc.org.uk
Plenty of ambition in it.
Blackpool Town Prospectus: 2030 agenda for action
Blackpool Town Prospects is a report looking at the overall vision for the town and its future ambitions for 2030.
www.bitc.org.uk
poolseasider
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Like I've said many times the council have made some mistakes but in general they've been very good.This is a good read from a couple of years ago from Business in the Community.
Plenty of ambition in it.
Blackpool Town Prospectus: 2030 agenda for action
Blackpool Town Prospects is a report looking at the overall vision for the town and its future ambitions for 2030.
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JJpool
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Yes I think I've read it before, had another quick scan. A few interesting slides.This is a good read from a couple of years ago from Business in the Community.
Plenty of ambition in it.
Blackpool Town Prospectus: 2030 agenda for action
Blackpool Town Prospects is a report looking at the overall vision for the town and its future ambitions for 2030.
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JJpool
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Putt Above - Mini Golf & Bar in Blackpool
High-Tech Mini Golf Based in Blackpool, Lancashire.
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Gazette article
The unit in the new cinema which was to be a Wilkinsons is now going to be a restaurant?
The unit in the new cinema which was to be a Wilkinsons is now going to be a restaurant?
todayistheday
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Regarding these business adventures, many new to the business world, the Council were offering start up packages, grants, loans etc to them. Money never ever to be seen again, its not just Blackpool I know but councils need to get tougher if offering types of funding for new business's.
Putt Above - Mini Golf & Bar in Blackpool
High-Tech Mini Golf Based in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Was up town myself Fri afternoon last week, bought a couple of pairs of jeans from frasers, about 5 perfumes and three aftershaves from the perfume shop, will be my last visit till next Christmas, hounds hill was dead and the streets, apart from those asking you for any change. Some fool will be telling me footfall is up in the weeks prior to Christmas.
JJpool
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No it always had a restaurant, the backlot diner, I think they're still trying to find a suitable business for the ground floor.
JJpool
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The main point was about the new venue, the more things to do the merrier.
The footfall stats are legit and also businesses have been doing OK.
Not been myself over Xmas but have seen videos etc.
JJpool
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Looked busy enough OK this video, considering the poor weather.
Still not a fan of the concrete plant pots. Needs sorting as that's pathetic.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Still not a fan of the concrete plant pots. Needs sorting as that's pathetic.
Looking ahead to 2024 with key dates for multi-million pound investments
Here are the projects set for completion early in 2024
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
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JJpool
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Thought I'd update on this thread but try and keep it under this one seeing as it's all tied to improvements.
Went past here earlier and they have fairly recently planted lots of different trees on the edges of fishers field, all along Highfield Road the St.Annes Road side.
Fairly mature trees too, as they do for streets etc.
Looked really good but will look even better in spring and summer, also much better when they're bigger.
I know the edges of revoe Park were done a while back, although some seemingly didn't make it and weren't there recently... most have made it though.
Anyone else noticed any other places they've planted? @tangerine_neil you were involved in the last thread...
Blackpool tree planting
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Went past here earlier and they have fairly recently planted lots of different trees on the edges of fishers field, all along Highfield Road the St.Annes Road side.
Fairly mature trees too, as they do for streets etc.
Looked really good but will look even better in spring and summer, also much better when they're bigger.
I know the edges of revoe Park were done a while back, although some seemingly didn't make it and weren't there recently... most have made it though.
Anyone else noticed any other places they've planted? @tangerine_neil you were involved in the last thread...
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todayistheday
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Busy, are you blind. What a state Central Dr and Albert Rd are in, infact any street in the Town centre.Looked busy enough OK this video, considering the poor weather.
Still not a fan of the concrete plant pots. Needs sorting as that's pathetic.
Looking ahead to 2024 with key dates for multi-million pound investments
Here are the projects set for completion early in 2024
Read today the council are selling their multi million pound art hotel on the prom, for an over inflated price of 250k +. Our useless council at it again.
todayistheday
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GHOST TOWN
JJpool
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Are you? Did you watch the video he even says and you can see it's pretty busy in houndshill and some surrounding areas.
Im on about shopping not bars etc. Middle of the night on a crap weather night, when many are prioritising Christmas given the cost of living.
That's a picture painted in many places.
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todayistheday
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Yes I did, seems you didnt. Sure the licensed premises, shops and hotels were happy with the trade they got, more will be shutting down each day.
tangerine_neil
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Love a nice tree lined street or even on the edges of fields.
It‘s that close planting Miyawaki nonsense that’s ruined areas myself and other locals used for taking the dog for a walk.
Unless the ultimate intention is to recreate scenes from the Somme.
JJpool
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Yeah it's what I've talked about before, the quick wins, so to speak, where there's nothing more than getting the trees and planting them in verges etc. It's the street remodeling that's costly and time consuming and that'll be needed for central areas as there are very few verges etc.
As for those mini forests I still think they'll be good when more developed and there's still plenty of open space fields.
Anyway back to the point, there's still many quick wins to be had and these should be the priority, as you can make the biggest visual impact in the smallest time.
Also the central areas need permanent solutions not just temporary planters.
And again, those concrete planters outside the tower area are just ridiculous.
tangerine_neil
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We had some appear near us. After they filled with weeds, we complained and got them moved.
Lytham_fy8
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He's a bellend.
JJpool
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Well it's not the pots themselves, it's the fact that in the town centre near the tower they have just filled them with concrete.
Should put cordylines in them.
tangerine_neil
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I get the feeling they are using them not for their intended purpose of plants. Seems like they use them to block traffic and as general immovable barriers.
JJpool
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They aren't, you can still get past them with a car. They are just placed on bank hey street and filled in.
JJpool
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Yeah it's seen some good investment and is another way of bringing people into the town. It's doing very well it seems.
However, npt a huge issue, but since the new conference centre, I wish they'd finish this bit that was on the render, on the left.
JJpool
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Blackpool sauna bought as part of £65m university campus plan
The council has also received £40m from the government’s Levelling Up fund towards construction of the Multiversity
www-lancs-live.cdn.ampproject.org
Town Deal update on Revoe Sports Village and Blackpool FC East Stand
Update on key project to build new sports facilities
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Blackpool's summer sun could be used to power seaside the Winter Gardens
Panels will be capable of generating around five per cent of the building’s requirement
www.lancs.live
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Victorsponge
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What the hell is a multiversity?
JJpool
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Searched it.
"A large university with many different departments."
Also...
"A very large university with many component schools, colleges, or divisions and widely diverse functions."
Victorsponge
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Cheers for that, the first definition sound like a university!
todayistheday
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You cant call it a University, file it under Poly or College, the Academics wont be happy otherwise.
JJpool
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Haven't seen a lot happening lately, a few smaller arricles that's it, nothing too big.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
www.lancs.live
Skate park set for further investment as plans given the go ahead
It was felt the investment would also help reduce the risk of vandalism
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Blackpool Promenade hotel site lying empty for 10 years goes up for sale
Planning permission is in place to build a 107-bedroom hotel with four to five storeys, a ground floor lobby and a restaurant
www.lancs.live
JJpool
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One of world's fastest-growing sports is heading to Blackpool
"Padel is a very social sport, with points crafted by strategy rather than won by power and strength"
www.lancs.live
Blackpool anti-social behaviour crackdown leads to drop in offending
Since the launch of Operation Centurion, police say there has been a 42 per cent reduction in recorded incidents with 29 arrests
www.lancs.live
Love Golf UK Expands its Reach with Stanley Park Golf Course, Bringing Renewed Life to Public Golf
Love Golf UK has expanded the number of courses that it now manages to three with the acquisition of Stanley Park Golf Club in Blackpool.
golftimes.co.uk
Former karaoke bar is being 'transformed' by Lancashire pub chain
One of Lancashire's top pub chains, The Bees Knees, is 'transforming' the former Nellie Dean's site in Blackpool. This is what you can expect when the new bar opens this Easter.
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
JJpool
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Good news for the retail park.
Plans for £10m new culture hub could see international exhibitions come to town
Exciting plans to boost Blackpool's cultural offer
www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Newsroom
www.blackpool.gov.uk
This scheme looks interesting.
todayistheday
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Great news for the Park golf club. You happy with the news @Wizzerboy
Blackpool Are Back!
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One of world's fastest-growing sports is heading to Blackpool
"Padel is a very social sport, with points crafted by strategy rather than won by power and strength"
Blackpool anti-social behaviour crackdown leads to drop in offending
Since the launch of Operation Centurion, police say there has been a 42 per cent reduction in recorded incidents with 29 arrests
Love Golf UK Expands its Reach with Stanley Park Golf Course, Bringing Renewed Life to Public Golf
Love Golf UK has expanded the number of courses that it now manages to three with the acquisition of Stanley Park Golf Club in Blackpool.
Former karaoke bar is being 'transformed' by Lancashire pub chain
One of Lancashire's top pub chains, The Bees Knees, is 'transforming' the former Nellie Dean's site in Blackpool. This is what you can expect when the new bar opens this Easter.
Poulton already opened one of these golf bars a few weeks ago (diagonally opposite the Golden Ball).