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• Community spirit thrives as Fylde groups share in latest funding awards

  Fylde Council has announced its the latest round of Community Projects Fund awards, with eight local organisations and an new heritage initiative set to benefit from grants.

• Concerns raised as Tramtown attraction closes for good over unsafe building

  Blackpool’s Tramtown museum has been forced to close permanently after the main building used by the public was found to be unsafe.

• We’ve improved 21 of the worst roads in Blackpool, says council

  Some 21 residential roads in Blackpool – including many with the worst potholes – have been resurfaced as part of a huge council investment in extra road maintenance.

• Britannia issues statement on asylum seeker Norbreck rumours

  Speculation has continued over whether the Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool is preparing to take in asylum seekers, despite assertions from politicians that it isn’t.

• Royal return for Open Championship

  The 156th Open Championship will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028 after a 16-year absence.

• Wyre Council issue major updates about future of Marine Hall and Thornton Little Theatre

  Wyre Council has issued major updates for two of the borough’s key venues -  Marine Hall in Fleetwood and Thornton Little Theatre.

• Blackpool Council submits plan for better adult social care

  Blackpool Council has formally submitted its Adult Social Care Improvement Plan to the Department of Health and Social Care.

• Councillors raise concerns over dog fouling

  Two Blackpool councillors are raising awareness about dog fouling from an anti-social and public health perspective.