The debate over Morecambe Town Council raising its local tax by 230 per cent to regenerate the iconic former Frontierland theme park site has dominated both the local and general election campaigns in 2024 - Local Democracy Reporter Robbie MacDonald takes a closer look at what is next for the troubled...
What now for Morecambe 's troubled Frontierland site? And with a new Labour government in power, where does this leave the Eden project, as Keir Starmer balances new priorities on health and education?
The banner stated 'Morecambe Town Council - give us our Frontierland tax money back. You've robbed us! To buy the Queens Hotel is madness!" In the video, Mr Morris said: "This is a very good reason why you shouldn't be voting Labour or Liberal Democrat. They voted to take your money. And they are not giving it back. That's Labour and Liberal Democrats for you."
In the spring, Mr Morris and fellow Conservative Esther McVey took part in an Eden Project update meeting and Morecambe promenade walkabout. They also unveiled the then government's local transport fund too, which came after the HS2 high speed railway to the north was cancelled. "Instead Mr Morris appears to be using the council as a political football by calling for its abolition, which is a ridiculous and undemocratic suggestion. Lancaster City Council has established a project board to take forward the redevelopment of the Frontierland site, with six cabinet members and outside stakeholders including the town council chairperson.
'Labour puzzled by link' Lizzi Collinge, Morecambe's new Labour MP, said: "I have always opposed Morecambe Town Council raising a precept to try buying part of the Frontierland site. I have lobbied town councillors on this. I believe precepts should now be reduced to ensure people get their money back.
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