Council says it has 'intentions for the site'
Calls for an empty site next to Blackpool’s new Holiday Inn hotel to be used as an urban park have been dismissed by council chiefs – but they say they are committed to bringing more greenery to the town centre.
Responses included the site could be “turned into lovely garden areas with fountains and a ‘welcome to Blackpool sign'”, while other comments said it could host an open-air market. Further ideas included creating an area “like Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester” or a small square which town centre workers could use during their lunch breaks.
"Across Blackpool, we have more than 90 parks and open spaces that we are committed to maintaining and enhancing for local residents. We are very proud of our parks and know they are loved and enjoyed by residents every single day. We want to create more green space in Blackpool but it has to be done in the right place at the right time.”
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