Blackpool transport hub proposed by Tories

THERE’S ONLY one motion on the agenda for the council meeting on the 18th of January 2012, but it’s one that most Blackpudlians would surely be in support of.

UPDATE: Labour submitted a government-bashing amendment resulting in the Conservatives rejecting the motion.

 

THE BLACKPOOL, Fylde and Wyre Economic Development Company has set about planning its Economic Strategy. An army of highly paid and highly qualified boffins have been locked in a think tank for years coming up with this stuff.

Most of it is just common sense, though.

 
Guest Post: End of the line for PWRS?

VICTOR HERBERT Van Kinvig has produced a damning report into the farcical episode surrounding the Fleetwood rail link. Residents want a proper commuter link, but the PWRS just want to play trains.

 
Boundary bombshell puts Maynard in danger

THE LATEST constituency boundary reshuffle sees wholesale change for the Fylde Coast which could pose a problem for one or both of Blackpool’s elected members.

 
Weaver: "The ORR have not said the crossing should close"

ALMOST £300,000 of boardroom talent face questions from angry locals about the controversial recommendation for closure of a local tramway crossing.

 
Council calls in consultants to fix Promenade chaos

EXPENSIVE CONSULTANTS from the West Midlands have been called in to resolve the problems with Blackpool’s “shared space” Promenade.

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