Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde News from Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Public consultation opens on proposed merger of Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College

The public consultation opens today on plans for the proposed merger between Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College in South Cumbria.
Council meeting dramatically adjourned as protesters air concerns over loss of homes

A council meeting at Blackpool was dramatically adjourned when protesters against plans to demolish their homes interrupted proceedings to air their grievances.
Big decision on Upside Down attraction for Blackpool

Councillors have approved a new visitor attraction for Blackpool – the Upside Down House.