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• Vibrant gallery and bar proposals will bring Northern Qurter vibe to resort

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  An exciting new project is being proposed for Blackpool town centre, aimed at transforming a once-derelict building into a vibrant art gallery and bar.

• An increase in beggars is affecting town centre, say businesses

  Traders in Blackpool town centre have put out an SOS over problems they are encountering due to an apparent increase in groups of beggars .

• £1.3m investment planned to transform Fleetwood’s Marine Hall  

  Wyre Council is moving into the next phase of improvements at Marine Hall in Fleetwood, with plans to invest £1.3 million to bring a key part of the venue back into use.

• £1 million boost for community spaces in Wyre

  Community organisations across Wyre could soon benefit from a £1 million funding programme designed to transform local spaces and create lasting impact for residents, following approval by Wyre Council’s Cabinet.

• Major decision made on apartments scheme for iconic Blackpool building

  Ambitious proposals to create new apartments in one of Blackpool’s most iconic buildings have been give the green light by planners.

• Public inquiry set over bid to site Starflyer and Log Floom rides at South Pier

  Proposals for two rides to be sited at Blackpool’s South Pier are set for a public inquiry hearing after the scheme was rejected on two occasions by resort planners.

• Drop-in session set for Revoe area as demolition plans draw nearer

  Residents in the Revoe area of Blackpool have three more drop-in sessions planned to discuss a controversial regeneration scheme which includes demolition of their homes.

• Two teenagers arrested after fire destroys former M&S store in Fleetwood

  A 13-year-old and 15-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire which destroyed the former M&S store in Fleetwood on Wednesday night.