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.

 
Blackpool Labour's Illuminations stealth tax

THE CASH-GRAB starts here. Cllr Fisher set the tone with crushing council tax hikes, but Cllr Blackburn has opted for a more subtle approach.

 

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.

 
Illuminations begging letter goes out to businesses

THE LATEST attempt to squeeze cash out of hard-up businesses to pay for Blackpool Illuminations.

 
Red Fred makes excuses not to help private sector expansion

CONGESTION CHAOS is a regular sight at Amy Johnson Way, but will Blackpool’s ultra left wing Labour Party offer any real assistance?

 
"Begging bowl" out for Illuminations

PENNY PINCHING councillors have called for every visitor to Blackpool Illuminations to contribute £1 in donations because of a cash shortfall.

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