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• Fleetwood Police secure closure order on local property

  Fleetwood Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a closure order for an address in the town.

• MP secures Chancellor meeting over regeneration plans for South Shore

  Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says he has secured a meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss long-term investment and regeneration in South Shore – one of the most deprived areas in the country.

• Blackpool stakes it claim on the national stage with culture bids

  Blackpool is exploring the possibility of bidding for the UK City of Culture 2029 and UK Town of Culture 2028.

• Fylde Ice Festival returns

  The countdown is on for the return of the Fylde Ice Festival to Lytham.

• Plans to build new attraction on Fleetwood Pier site gain momentum

  A new non-profit company has been set up with the aims of developing the former Fleetwood Pier site into a vibrant attraction and reviving the town itself.

• Councils granted more time to start food waste collections

  Three Lancashire councils have been granted significantly more time to start dedicated household food waste collections – while two others have been unable to confirm whether they will meet the deadline for doing so.

• Council Leader says anti-immigration marchers ‘not reflective’ of Blackpool

  The Leader of Blackpool Council said people who took part in an anti-immigration march at the weekend were not reflective of the many people who live, work and visit the town.

• First Eid Family festival for Blackpool area in bid to bring community together

  A family festival is being staged in Bispham aimed at bringing members of the community together.