Blackpool leisure destination announcement ‘within weeks’

Nick Gerrard, programme director for growth and prosperity at Blackpool Council, has revealed that the official launch of the ambitious project on the town’s Central Station site is imminent.

Plans to create a major new attraction on the old station site, once earmarked as home for the resort’s super-casino, were first revealed two years ago, with the local authority entering an exclusivity agreement with an un-named developer.

And he added that as well as the leisure destination plan, up to six new quality hotels are either in the pipeline or being built as Blackpool looks to entice visitors to stay longer in the resort.

Last night’s event also heard about a host of regeneration work taking place or planned for Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, including the continued development of the airport enterprise zone.

Guests to the event also heard from Vikki Harris of Marketing Lancashire, who spoke about the emerging Lancashire Ambassadors’ programme.

The latest issue, with an in-depth exclusive interview with the new Top Gear presenter on his county role, is out now.

The event was sponsored by Blackpool Council.