Short answer. A lot. But we appreciate you’ll probably want more than that. So instead of just giving you our word, we’ll give you some of the reasons why Blackpool is a dark horse not to be underestimated…
We hope by the end of this short piece you’ll be able to clearly identify the opportunities present for you, your business and businesses you work with. As we know, we work in a close-knit industry, so even if you can’t see anything of value for yourself in a project, there’s a good chance you could spot an opportunity for someone else you know working in the construction and development area. And 9 times out of 10, those little heads ups come back around. Prospects you give are prospects you get for you and your business. Collaboration is key! So keep your eyes peeled throughout this brief article for valuable nuggets of information you could gift to someone. What a thoughtful early Christmas present!
Now to get stuck into the opportunities here for you. With the £300m Blackpool Central Masterplan only just being signed of earlier in 2021, there’s a steady rumble of noise surrounding what this could mean long-term for the town and borough in general. Blackpool and the surrounding areas might not seem like the obvious choice in terms of investment and development, with the population being rather modest and its history being somewhat overshadowed by ‘Pleasure Beach’, but that’s exactly why it’s one to watch. This borough has been screaming for development, and developers have listened.
This masterplan forecasts an additional £75m will be added annually to the local economy with 1,000 new jobs for those wanting to work in and near the area. In terms of the attraction itself, its predicted to attract an additional 600,000 people per year. For these reasons, Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council described the development as ‘vitally important’ in boosting the town’s tourism and economy.
But the council aren’t the only ones excited to see the new enhancements. So are the locals. Especially because that huge project isn’t the only one they have to look forward to! Wesham have also revealed plans for a new stand and indoor training dome for AFC Fylde’s Mill Farm Sports Village. This represents the final phase of the large project which began work 8 years ago, and to assist with funding, the club is also seeking permission to build up to 100 houses on site too. So, keeping tabs on progression here could well pay off for contractors and suppliers alike.
So although we’re still years off seeing these developments in all of their glory, there’s definitely more to this borough than sand and sea! Especially in terms of what it has to offer the community, visitors and the many businesses that will be chosen to help bring these new and exciting visions to life.
Being clued up in terms of what work these masterplans are said to contain can give you a real advantage, which is why in our field, knowledge has immense value. But the good news is, it’s not that hard to get hold of if you’re looking for it in the right places…
Don’t get us wrong, if you decided to research all of the plans yourself, piecing together snippets of information from various random sources. It probably would be pretty hard. But you don’t have to do that, because we bring the developers and individuals from local authorities to you! So if you want to here it straight from the horse’s mouth. The horse being Blackpool Council’s Growth & Prosperity Programme Director… then join our Online Conference in January. Where you can gather knowledge direct from the source, without leaving the comfort of your office/home. It really is a no-brainer for businesses looking to focus their efforts on growth in the new year.
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