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Took day off to have a stroll round christmas by the sea, was only going to be a quick one due to weather but the place was shut, fair weather traders. Maybe next year they should cover it.
You've still got to get there and if its pissing down many wont bother. People come out for the rides, experience etc, only so much could be covered and would cost a lot, when it colder it doesn't tend to rain as much, but it's a bit warmer for the next few days.Took day off to have a stroll round christmas by the sea, was only going to be a quick one due to weather but the place was shut, fair weather traders. Maybe next year they should cover it.
Yes, I was joking. The joys of being self employed, day off here day off there.You've still got to get there and if its pissing down many wont bother. People come out for the rides, experience etc, only so much could be covered and would cost a lot, when it colder it doesn't tend to rain as much, but it's a bit warmer for the next few days.
Tbh summer suffered with the rain.
Maybe Blackpool hotels should pay a cloud seeding tax, so planes can drop chemicals into the sky that make it rain and clear up on key days, to improve the number of good days.
You OK?Loads happening at the Vic, having sat in an ambulance for 6 hours on Monday, I was relieved to be taken into the bright, clean, spanking new A & E. There’s a lot of other building work going on as well which contributed to the wait, but will be a big improvement according to the paramedics.
had a pretty serious chest infection, had antibiotics for 8 days and it was getting worse, couldn’t breathe, oxygen levels low. Now on steroids and it’s gradually on the mend, still stuck in though wh means I’ve no chance of going Saturday. Never had anything like it. Thanks for asking.You OK?
Yes that been mentioned before, sounds interesting. The sign went up a while back.Looks like a good restaurant will soon be opening, marco pierre white New York Italian.
Get well soon.had a pretty serious chest infection, had antibiotics for 8 days and it was getting worse, couldn’t breathe, oxygen levels low. Now on steroids and it’s gradually on the mend, still stuck in though wh means I’ve no chance of going Saturday. Never had anything like it. Thanks for asking.
Absolutely correct thoughThat’s the spirit.
It's not though, as is seen by all the improvements taking place. There's some problem areas yes and some are to be addressed like Central drive.Absolutely correct though
Like I've said many times the council have made some mistakes but in general they've been very good.This is a good read from a couple of years ago from Business in the Community.
Plenty of ambition in it.
Blackpool Town Prospectus: 2030 agenda for action
Blackpool Town Prospects is a report looking at the overall vision for the town and its future ambitions for 2030.www.bitc.org.uk
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Yes I think I've read it before, had another quick scan. A few interesting slides.This is a good read from a couple of years ago from Business in the Community.
Plenty of ambition in it.
Blackpool Town Prospectus: 2030 agenda for action
Blackpool Town Prospects is a report looking at the overall vision for the town and its future ambitions for 2030.www.bitc.org.uk
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Regarding these business adventures, many new to the business world, the Council were offering start up packages, grants, loans etc to them. Money never ever to be seen again, its not just Blackpool I know but councils need to get tougher if offering types of funding for new business's.
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No it always had a restaurant, the backlot diner, I think they're still trying to find a suitable business for the ground floor.Gazette article
The unit in the new cinema which was to be a Wilkinsons is now going to be a restaurant?
The main point was about the new venue, the more things to do the merrier.Regarding these business adventures, many new to the business world, the Council were offering start up packages, grants, loans etc to them. Money never ever to be seen again, its not just Blackpool I know but councils need to get tougher if offering types of funding for new business's.
Was up town myself Fri afternoon last week, bought a couple of pairs of jeans from frasers, about 5 perfumes and three aftershaves from the perfume shop, will be my last visit till next Christmas, hounds hill was dead and the streets, apart from those asking you for any change. Some fool will be telling me footfall is up in the weeks prior to Christmas.
Busy, are you blind. What a state Central Dr and Albert Rd are in, infact any street in the Town centre.Looked busy enough OK this video, considering the poor weather.
Still not a fan of the concrete plant pots. Needs sorting as that's pathetic.
Looking ahead to 2024 with key dates for multi-million pound investments
Here are the projects set for completion early in 2024www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Are you? Did you watch the video he even says and you can see it's pretty busy in houndshill and some surrounding areas.Busy, are you blind. What a state Central Dr and Albert Rd are in, infact any street in the Town centre.
Read today the council are selling their multi million pound art hotel on the prom, for an over inflated price of 250k +. Our useless council at it again.
Im on about shopping not bars etc. Middle of the night on a crap weather night, when many are prioritising Christmas given the cost of living.
GHOST TOWN
Love a nice tree lined street or even on the edges of fields.Thought I'd update on this thread but try and keep it under this one seeing as it's all tied to improvements.
Blackpool tree planting
So 'bush' is usually downstairs but an attic bush is upstairs? 🤔 Lights tin foil action 😮 ps ladders 👍avftt.co.uk
Went past here earlier and they have fairly recently planted lots of different trees on the edges of fishers field, all along Highfield Road the St.Annes Road side.
Fairly mature trees too, as they do for streets etc.
Looked really good but will look even better in spring and summer, also much better when they're bigger.
I know the edges of revoe Park were done a while back, although some seemingly didn't make it and weren't there recently... most have made it though.
Anyone else noticed any other places they've planted? @tangerine_neil you were involved in the last thread...
Yeah it's what I've talked about before, the quick wins, so to speak, where there's nothing more than getting the trees and planting them in verges etc. It's the street remodeling that's costly and time consuming and that'll be needed for central areas as there are very few verges etc.Love a nice tree lined street or even on the edges of fields.
It‘s that close planting Miyawaki nonsense that’s ruined areas myself and other locals used for taking the dog for a walk.
Unless the ultimate intention is to recreate scenes from the Somme.
We had some appear near us. After they filled with weeds, we complained and got them moved.Still not a fan of the concrete plant pots. Needs sorting as that's pathetic.
He's a bellend.
GHOST TOWN
Well it's not the pots themselves, it's the fact that in the town centre near the tower they have just filled them with concrete.We had some appear near us. After they filled with weeds, we complained and got them moved.
I get the feeling they are using them not for their intended purpose of plants. Seems like they use them to block traffic and as general immovable barriers.Well it's not the pots themselves, it's the fact that in the town centre near the tower they have just filled them with concrete.
Should put cordylines in them.
They aren't, you can still get past them with a car. They are just placed on bank hey street and filled in.I get the feeling they are using them not for their intended purpose of plants. Seems like they use them to block traffic and as general immovable barriers.
Yeah it's seen some good investment and is another way of bringing people into the town. It's doing very well it seems.
Searched it.What the hell is a multiversity?
You cant call it a University, file it under Poly or College, the Academics wont be happy otherwise.Cheers for that, the first definition sound like a university!
One of world's fastest-growing sports is heading to Blackpool
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Blackpool anti-social behaviour crackdown leads to drop in offending
Since the launch of Operation Centurion, police say there has been a 42 per cent reduction in recorded incidents with 29 arrestswww.lancs.live
Love Golf UK Expands its Reach with Stanley Park Golf Course, Bringing Renewed Life to Public Golf
Love Golf UK has expanded the number of courses that it now manages to three with the acquisition of Stanley Park Golf Club in Blackpool.golftimes.co.uk
Former karaoke bar is being 'transformed' by Lancashire pub chain
One of Lancashire's top pub chains, The Bees Knees, is 'transforming' the former Nellie Dean's site in Blackpool. This is what you can expect when the new bar opens this Easter.www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk