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✪ 𝘼 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙀𝙧𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙥𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙨 ✪ Today marks a historic moment for our town as The Blackpool Tower (including the Circus, Ballroom, Dungeons & Eye) and Madame Tussauds officially move to local management under Blackpool Tourism Limited - a company wholly owned by Blackpool Council. This new arrangement sees the attractions transition from management by Merlin Entertainments, who have operated them on the Council’s behalf since 2010, to a new partnership model. Under this, Blackpool Tourism Limited will run Madame Tussauds and The Dungeons under the first-ever UK franchise agreements for these iconic brands, ensuring their continued presence in the resort. Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “From today, The Blackpool Tower is run by the people of Blackpool, for the people of Blackpool. When a visitor spends money in the Tower or Madame Tussauds, those pounds are supporting crucial local projects that help us make Blackpool better for everyone who lives here. "I hope residents really feel ownership of our Tower as a local asset that we are lucky to have and enjoy on our doorstep.” Kate Shane MBE, Managing Director of Blackpool Tourism Limited, added: "We remain committed to creating local employment opportunities and nurturing the careers of the talented individuals who make up the Blackpool Tourism family, ensuring the continued ambitions and success of Blackpool are mirrored through our colleagues. “This marks an exciting new chapter for the UK’s number one seaside resort. It’s a powerful opportunity to reimagine and reinvest in these world-class experiences.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/evQB4vQq

𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 is Blackpool's Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). The health inequalities research project uses the day to day experiences of Blackpool residents to help inform decisions about council and health services. Here’s what the team have been up to over the last month: ⭐️ Funding and co-delivering a health inequalities research capacity and capability programme with NHS Research and Development North West and Lancaster University. ⭐️ Welcoming three new members to the team, each bringing their own expertise and skills to help us become a more research-active town. ⭐️ Attending the annual HDRC conference in Leeds, an opportunity to hear from other HDRC’s and share the great work to improve health inequalities across the country. ⭐️ Running engagement sessions at Moor Park Library, inviting local residents to discuss what issues they’re having, what solutions could help and the impact research can have in making those solutions happen. The team even created some fun colouring sheets for younger members of the community to enjoy! 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒖𝒑-𝒕𝒐-𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆? 📧 Sign up to the Blackpool Researching Together newsletter ⤑ https://lnkd.in/eZ4nrxED Funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), the health inequalities research project is a partnership between Blackpool Council, Lancaster University, the local community, the voluntary sector and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Find out more about Blackpool Researching Together ⤑ https://lnkd.in/e8Ct5HQ3

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🌳 LOVE PARKS WEEK 💛 From FREE tennis to family-fun days, circus skills, superhero events, cricket sessions and more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect time to explore our award-winning green spaces, get active and enjoy the outdoors with friends and family! 📅 25 July – 3 August 📰 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dkYTrA5h 😎 See timetable of events: www.blackpool.gov.uk/LPW Tennis photo credit: Active Blackpool

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Going, going, almost gone! ⏳ Demolition is almost complete on the old police station on Bonny Street, marking an important step in preparing the site for redevelopment. The land is being marketed to private sector investors to bring forward proposals for a new leisure attraction. The full programme of demolition has already cleared: ✅ The former magistrates' court ✅ Chapel Street car park ✅ The old joke shop on Central Drive As part of the works, Bonny Street is currently closed to traffic. The cost for the demolition is met from funding allocated by the UK Government as part of the Blackpool Town Deal.

Raising the Green Flag across Blackpool! 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 of Blackpool’s parks have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award - a national mark of quality for well-managed parks and green spaces All seven entries submitted were successful in 2025! This includes five new awardees: 🍃 Anchorsholme Park 🍃 Crossland Park 🍃 Kingscote Park 🍃 Stanley Park 🍃 Watson Road Park And two retained their previous awards: 🍃 Devonshire Road Rock Gardens 🍃 Highfield Road This incredible achievement is thanks to the hard work of Blackpool Council, Enveco Blackpool and the amazing local 'Friends of' groups who help keep our parks thriving for everyone. “A huge thank you and well done to everyone who contributes to making these parks places we can all enjoy” says Cllr Jane Hugo. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ddpyG7hD

Pick up FREE eco-friendly health products at our Sustainable Health Events! There's wooden toothbrushes and plastic-free floss on offer, plus eco-friendly period products provided by social enterprise Hey Girls. Meet Better Start Blackpool's community connectors for advice on dental hygiene and early years care. United Utilities will be offering tips on preventing household blockages with their interactive wet wipe experiment and fatberg showcase. See dates and locations (all times 10am-4.30pm): • Langdale Library, Friday 1 August • Layton Library, Wednesday 6 August • Central Library, Friday 8 August • Revoe Library, Monday 11 August Find out more: tinyurl.com/SHealthEvents

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