The Latest Breaking News from Blackpool Council

Councils in some of the most deprived areas are now spending up to 45% of their available resources on children’s social care, it has emerged.

The council has granted permission for two other hotels, apartments and seaside fish and chip shop to be demolished. The move will also create jobs

'Women should be able to choose freely how to earn a living'

Forty-two council seats were up for grabs in the wards Anchorsholme, Bispham, Bloomfield, Brunswick, Claremont, Clifton, Greenlands, Hawes Side, Highfield, Ingthorpe, Layton, Marton, Norbreck, Park, Squires Gate, Stanley, Talbot, Tyldesley, Victoria, Warbreck and Waterloo

It will feature a host of Julia Donaldson characters like the Gruffalo, Zog and The Highway Rat in interactive play suitable for aged 10 and under

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse opens in May

The plan would mean drivers will pay a premium rate to help pay for free events

Drivers would have to pay a premium rate for parking during the free events

Struggling households in Blackpool, Lancashire can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive up to £300 off their energy costs