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MARCH 2012

Outstanding!

lackpool’s families have been B celebrating their “outstanding” Five children's centres get top rating children’s centres. Grange Park Children’s Centre is the latest Blackpool Council children’s centre to have achieved an OFSTED report of “Outstanding”. With this report, now five out of the seven Blackpool centres that have been inspected, have achieved the highest rating.

Outstanding Grange Park now joins other centres, Mereside & Clifton, Thames, St Cuthbert’s & Palatine and Talbot & Brunswick Children’s Centres as “outstanding”. The OFSTED report praised the staff at the centre, saying that they were “enthusiastic” and “highly motivated”. It also commended the role that the centre played within the local area, calling it “hugely important to ….the wider communities of Grange Park and Layton.”

Testament Cllr Ivan Taylor, Blackpool Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for children’s centres, was also high in his praise for all the centres. He said: “All of the staff in our children’s centres are very professional and care a lot about the work that that they do to help improve families’ lives. These fantastic OFSTED reports are a testament to that. “The fact that we now have five centres which have been given this high standard shows just what fantastic learning facilities and support for families we have for children in

The first “I do” at Festival House

Blackpool and that shouldn’t be ignored. “I congratulate not just the staff at Grange Park but everyone who works in our children’s centres as they all do a very important job and I’m glad that they have been recognised again.” In the recent budget children's

he first happy couple have T tied the knot at Festival House.

Kelly and Simon became Mr and Mrs Garrick as they both said “I do” on a special day at the new Promenade wedding venue. The sun set on a very romantic evening on the seafront, before the couple travelled through

centres have been protected.

What parents think Anne Robinson said: "This is a place I can come to when I feel low or have a problem and know someone will help me find a solution or just listen. Staff are friendly and supportive and know how to find the help I need;

a section of the Illuminations to their reception The couple made the most of a generous sponsorship package from various Blackpool wedding businesses to cover many of their wedding costs. Images courtesy of the first wedding sponsor, Dream Capture Photography. www.dreamcapturephotography.co.uk

they understand and never judge. Grange Park Children's Centre is the heart of the community." Leigh Robinson said: "I have made lots of friends here at the centre. You can meet other mums at the groups who are the same as you and talk things over. The courses are really good to."

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02 Your Blackpool March 2012

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Contacting Blackpool Council From 7 April 2012, the Customer First offices and customer telephone helpline will no longer be open to customers on Saturdays. Customers will still be able to access many Council services on the Council's website http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ How to 'Pay For It'

If the Customer First centre is closed you still make a payment: • Visiting the 'Pay For It' section on our website • At Post Offices branches • At Paypoint locations Opening times

Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5.15pm Sat 10am - 1pm (until 31 March) In person:

Customer First Centre Municipal Building, Corporation Street, Blackpool FY1 1NF By Phone: 477477 Or Email

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For any comments or suggestions for Your Blackpool please email communications.team@blackpool. gov.uk or write to The Editor at the Blackpool Council address. To subscribe for the email editions of Your Blackpool, email communications. team@blackpool.gov.uk You can follow Blackpool Council on Twitter for daily news updates – The profile is at bpoolcouncil or become a fan of BLACKPOOL on Facebook See page 10 for details of ward surgeries.

New Day Centre for Bispham ork has begun on a W brand new day care centre in the north of

Blackpool, as the old Bispham Library site is transformed in a £1m project. Blackpool Council and Blackpool Primary Care Trust are working together to develop the facility into a new hub for people with learning disabilities. The building is due to be opened in September 2012 and will make disabled facilities easier to access for people in the north of the town. Cllr Kath Rowson (pictured) joined members from Blackpool PCT and the Disability Partnership to celebrate the start of the work at an ‘earth breaking’ ceremony on the site last month. Along with another site at

the Centre for Independent Living on Whitegate Drive, the two facilities will replace the current Langdale Centre in Mereside. The transformation will include a special sensory pod, as well as a tranquil

garden, while the outside of the Bispham Library building will be kept unchanged. Cllr Kath Rowson, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care said: “The new building will be much more practical for many people

Council tax freeze and savings of £10.6m agreed lackpool Council has B agreed its £144.2m budget for 2012/13, which

includes a £10.6m programme of money saving measures and a freeze in the borough’s council tax levels. The money-saving measures include back office and senior management reductions, while ensuring front line services such as libraries and children’s centres are protected. Proposing the budget for

2012/13, Cllr Simon Blackburn, Leader of the Council, said: “This is not the budget I would like to be setting, but it does the best we can with what we have got.”

as like many other areas in the country, the Council struggles to afford to provide the same level of service to an aging population. The Council Leader also said he had thought long Saving money and hard and indeed had Money will also be saved by been lobbied by unions, ensuring eligibility criteria are about whether to increase applied consistently in de- the council tax, but said he termining care packages for thought that accepting the adults, meaning fewer adults council tax freeze grant ofwill receive funded support. fered by the Government Day care services for older was the right thing to do, people are also under review even though it would leave

a financial black hole for the following year. The budget also allocated money towards securing the Illuminations and secured the future of Mereside and Boundary libraries and Hoyle House. Children Centre budgets are protected along with all safeguarding services. The Leader did talk of the need for people to look to the future and the changing relationship public services will be forced to have with its

who currently have to travel across Blackpool to use our disabled facilities. “To have two centres that are easily accessible will be a great improvement. “The plans for the old Bispham Library site look very impressive and we have kept the front of the building unchanged, which was an important part of the design for us. “We are also retaining the garden at the front of the library as this is a peaceful oasis that is appreciated by many local residents.” The new building is being delivered by the Blackpool Local Educational Partnership (LEP), which is Blackpool Council working in partnership with constructors Eric Wright Construction.

residents as a result of a reduction in funding for Councils. He said he believed Blackpool Council could face up to another £20m of cuts in the next two years and may be more beyond. He said the way the Council would plan its budget in future would be less reactive with work to develop a three-year financial strategy ready to start imminently. Look out for the next issue of Your Blackpool for a full description of where your money is being spent.

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News in brief

I now pronounce you…

the first couple

RUBothered Blackpool Young People’s Council has introduced a weekly email to highlight events and activities taking place that week through its RUBothered website. To sign up for the email, distributed on Monday mornings, go to: www.rubothered. co.uk/plings/signup.php Blackpool Council has launched a new mobile version of its young person’s website RUBothered.co.uk. Visitors to the site on their phones can view optimised information which will download quickly. The new site can be found by visiting the website on your mobile phone or at: m.rubothered. co.uk

he sun set on a spectacular day T in Blackpool as Kelly Goudie and Simon Garrick tied the knot in Festi-

val House, Blackpool’s new register office. Mr and Mrs Garrick became part of Blackpool’s history as they exchanged their vows and shared their first kiss as husband and wife in the stunning Tower View Room, looking out across the Promenade to the world-famous Blackpool Tower, on the 12 January 2012. Festival House on the People’s Promenade is Blackpool’s newest, architecturally inspired, venue providing a unique experience for weddings, naming ceremonies, civil partnerships or even renewing marriage vows. The venue was opened in December 2011, with 200 bookings already taken. The eye-catching gold clad promenade venue provides an amazing scenic backdrop for weddings with a difference, where couples can exchange vows enjoying the summer sun or the winter illuminations Alternatively couples can book the charming Sea View Room, which provides a more intimate setting for smaller ceremonies of up to 14 people. Following the wedding Kelly said: “A massive huge thank you to Blackpool Council for the most amazing day of our lives - it truly was a dream come true. Festival House was amazing, intimate and just perfect with the most wonderful backdrops and views for our photos. We had the most amazing day of our lives and wish every couple to be married at Festival House every bit of luck. “A big thank you to all our sponsors

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for being so kind and generous they made our day come true!!! If anyone is thinking about getting married these businesses are what made our day come true - advise everyone to contact them to make their day special.”

If you’re interested in holding your ceremony at the new venue, please contact the registrar team on 01253 477 177 or by email ceremonies@ blackpool.gov.uk

Listening to residents results in Promenade improvements hat’s the message “greatly improved the ap- Changes will be made traffic congestion. T from Blackpool Coun- pearance and attractiveto make it easier for Permanent 20mph cil as improvements to ness of a section of the pedestrians to cross speed limit signs will be the Promenade are set to be installed. An audit on the new Promenade was carried out over the autumn, resulting in a number of suggested changes to make the Promenade more accessible and traffic friendly. Transport planning consultancy firm Phil Jones Associates initially praised the ambition of the project, saying that it had

Promenade.”

Accessibility Concerns about the accessibility of the Promenade were raised however, and alterations to make the road as safe and accessible as possible will now begin. Changes that will be to the main layout of the Promenade will be as follows:

between the Tower and Comedy Carpet. Permanent street furniture will be introduced to various junctions (including Adelaide St) to clearly designate the pedestrian and driving spaces along the road. Traffic light signals will be monitored at the junction with New Bonny Street, which could be altered to reduce

installed at the junctions with Talbot Road and New Bonny St, indicating the change in speed limit. For more information on the changes visit www. blackpool.gov.uk/news

An informative booklet has been introduced to help people on the Fylde Coast to better understand their rights. The Bright Yellow Booklet, produced by the Advice Link Network, will allow people from Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde to have improved guidance and information on their entitlements. At the launch of the booklet, Pam Cochrane, an Advice Link Coordinator said: “This network is the embodiment of the goodwill and expertise of local advice agencies reaching out to local people. “Even if you cannot get along to an appointment or drop in you can get in touch and the network will make sure you get access to the advice you need.” The booklet will soon be available from libraries, council offices, GP surgeries and other public outlets.

Blackpool’s teen pregnancy rates hit record low Blackpool’s teen pregnancy rates have hit a record low, according to statistics from the Office of National Statistics. Blackpool has been highlighted as one of the most improved areas for reducing teenage pregnancies, with this year’s statistics showing a 25.8% reduction from last year. The current rate for teenage pregnancies is now at 50 per thousand, the lowest rate since Blackpool became a unitary authority in 1998. Blackpool Council and NHS Blackpool have managed to maintain their commitment to funding in the preventative element of teenage pregnancy work.

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Delight in dance

News in brief Celebrate the Jubilee with a diamond street party People are being invited to organise a Blackpool street party, to celebrate this summer’s Diamond Jubilee. The jubilee celebrations, which take place on 2 – 5 June 2012, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign on the throne. As a part of the four day celebrations, people are being invited to close their road to traffic for the day and hold an outside party in their street. People can choose any day within the celebrations to have their street party. Cllr Fred Jackson, Cabinet Member for Streets and Transport, said: “The jubilee promises to be a great celebration all over the country and I hope that people will get into the spirit of it in Blackpool too.” If you wish to hold a street party, you must notify Blackpool Council so that we can close the road for you on that day. To apply for a street party go to www.blackpool.gov.uk/streetparty. All applications should be made by 11 May 2012.

Thumbs up for Blackpool’s Leisure Centres Your leisure is our pleasure. That’s the message after the town’s leisure centres received a resounding thumbs up from their users. More than 800 customer satisfaction surveys were filled in over a six week period in October last year, as people were asked to rate all aspects of the services at each of the three Blackpool leisure centres. Each service was given an overall improved rating from the previous year’s survey with cleanliness of facilities, customer information available and the range of activities all rising by over 30%. 90% of people rated the overall service from Blackpool’s leisure centres as being either ‘good’ or ‘very good’, an increase of 64% from last year. Of the centres, Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre was given the highest overall rating, with over 95% of people who filled out the survey saying that their service was either ‘good’ or ‘very good’. For more information on classes and membership visit www.sportblackpool. com

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here’s a world of dance T on your doorstep! Sarah Hall, Blackpool’s Dance Development Officer is leading the drive to ensure everyone puts their best foot forward.

plus are continuing fortnightly from Thursday April 19 until Thursday June 14 from 2pm – 3.30pm. Admission is free and tea and biscuits are available for £1.00.

Big Dance

Film Project

Sarah is looking forward to the national Big Dance celebrations which start in May culminating in a special Big Dance week in July. Schools can sign up to a Schools’ Pledge and be part of a world record attempt across the country on May 18. There’ll also be a series of Big Dance events locally. Meanwhile the search is on for dancers to showcase their talents when the Olympic torch is passed through the resort in June. Said Sarah: “Seems as though 2012 is the year to perform!”

Young people in the resort are taking part in a Dance Film Project creating a dance for camera piece around and in response to the new youth centre on St Annes Road.

Tea Dances Proving age is not an obstacle to dance enjoyment the popular tea dances at Central Library for those aged 50

Exercise classes A series of chair-based exercise classes for women aged 50 + from the Chinese community will begin at Central Library on March 27 from 11am – 12 noon. These are being held in partnership with the Richmond Fellowship, Dance Development and Central Library. For further information on dance activities see http:// fyldecoastdance.wordpress. com or contact Sarah at sarah.hall@blackpool.gov.uk

A new way to apply for housing

Exciting times for Anchorsholme parks

new partnership has been A created to streamline how you apply for a council or hous-

Park, through a combination of donations from councillors’ ward budgets, Fleetwood Town Chairman Andy Pilley and the hardwork of the Friends of Eastpines Park Group, has seen the planting of two avenues of trees along its footpaths and the installation of three new archways. Future plans include the building of a water feature and the purchasing of new play equipment for the children of the area. Anchorsholme Cllr Paul Galley who is the Secretary of the Friends of Eastpines Park Friends Group said “We have achieved so much and will achieve even more over the next few years. Our Easter Fair at Eastpines Park April 7 between 12pm and 3pm will see all the money raised will go back in to improving the park”. Meanwhile, the Friends of Anchorsholme Park Group was launched in February. It will work alongside Blackpool Council and local councillors to invest in the park and its facilities. So far a new archway has been installed, a new notice board ordered and new flowerbeds are to be planted at the entrance. Future plans include new archways, more flower beds and an investment in the facilities the park offers.

ing association home in Blackpool and surrounding areas. Three councils, Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and six housing organisations – Blackpool Coastal Housing, Great Places, the Muir Group, New Fylde Housing, Places for People and Regenda Housing Group - have joined together to create MyHomeChoiceFyldeCoast, a simple one-stop application system. It means those seeking a new home in the area have to fill in just one form to register their interest. Previously separate applications had to be made to each organisation. The first homes will be let through the new scheme in early summer. It’s intended that in the future MyHomeChoiceFyldeCoast will offer further choices to people looking to rent a home, such as properties from accred-

ited private landlords. Available properties will be advertised each week through the new scheme and property details will be available on-line or through each organisation’s housing offices. For more information see www. myhomechoicefyldecoast.co.uk As Your Blackpool went to press existing applicants were due to receive a letter asking them to re-register with MyHomeChoiceFyldeCoast, which replaces the previous Homestop service.

oth Anchorsholme and Eastpines B Parks are going through a period of investment and regeneration. Eastpines

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Blackpool’s new £100 Million tramway will be up and running from 4 April.

Back on track The four year project to replace 11 miles of track, create a new state-of-the-art depot and introduce 16 new trams is almost complete. The first passenger trams will be operational from Wednesday 4 April. Blackpool’s new trams have been built by Bombardier in Germany. The 16 ‘Flexity 2’ lowfloor articulated trams are 32 metres long and split into 5 sections, seating 74 passengers with space for wheelchairs and pushchairs and an additional 150 standing spaces. The new trams will not only be more comfortable, they will also speed up journey times with a more efficient acceleration rate, which could help to reduce some journey times by up to 15 minutes.

Starr Gate to Fleetwood

...trams running from 4 April 2012

Cllr Fred Jackson, Cabinet Member for Street and Transport, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that the new trams will be running in time for Easter. “These new trams offer residents so many more opportunities in terms of speed and accessibility. It’s now a viable mode of transport for people travelling to work, school or shopping. “The wait is nearly over and soon everyone will be able to try them out for themselves.”

Preserving the heritage trams In addition to the 16 new Bombardier trams that will be running on the tracks people will still have a chance to use the heritage trams.

Saver Tickets – give unlimited travel on trams (except heritage tours) and the Blackpool Transport bus network Daily adult . . . . . . . £3.50 (£4.50 on tram/bus) Daily child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2.00 3 day adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £10.50 Weekly adult . . . £13.50 (£14.00 on tram/bus) Weekly child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7.00 Monthly adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £50* *less than £1.70 per day

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1. This offer is available from Wednesday 4 April until Friday 27 April 2012 (excluding the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 6 April – Monday 9 April 2012 inclusive). 2. Your voucher entitles you to one return journey of any length for £1. 3. One voucher is required per passenger and is to be redeemed on tram. 4. Incomplete vouchers will not be accepted. 5. Your voucher has no cash value, is non transferable and can only be used once. 6. Copies will not be accepted. 6. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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eritage tours w and initially oper ill commence on Good Friday ate Holidays until th every weekend and Bank e school summer holiday at which point they will op erate daily. Illuminations tour and for the first ti s will be bookable in advance m trams will remain e in many years, Illuminated in adding extra spar service for the entire evening, kle to the Illumin ations spectacle. A Heritage Tou r T ic ke t will cost Adults and £5 fo r children, with £10 for available for £30 a family ticket fo children. Comm r two adults and up to three ercial network ti valid on tours, BUT, the heritag ckets are not e be valid on the LRT system an tickets WILL d across the commercial bu s network.

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News in brief Don’t get tyred out with fixing your bike Budding Chris Hoys or Victoria Pendletons who want to keep their bikes in tiptop condition can now attend cycle maintenance classes, which are being offered by Blackpool Council. Learn how to set up and adjust brakes, index your gears and carry out puncture repairs, as well as understanding about preventative maintenance. For further information or to book a session, please phone 476261 or email cycling@blackpool.gov.uk

Get on your bike with free cycling courses Don’t miss out on free cycling courses to improve confidence and practical on road cycling skills. Our friendly and experienced instructors will give advice and confidence boosting sessions on a one-toone basis or in small groups of friends or work colleagues. If you live in Blackpool, Fylde or Wyre and would like to find out more and book your free two hour session, contact 476182 or e-mail cycling@ blackpool.gov.uk

New strategy launched at conference Blackpool Council has launched a new strategy to combat cases of domestic and interpersonal violence and abuse. The strategy, agreed with partner organisations, provides a framework for them to work together to respond to and prevent such cases. It was launched at a conference at the Hilton Hotel in March, which also turned the spotlight on pioneering work in the resort. Councillor Sarah Riding, the Council’s Cabinet member for Equality and Diversity, said: “We have some of the best practice and the best teams working to prevent such crimes. We need people to understand how big an issue it is and get victims to be confident about reporting cases.” Strategy priorities include: Improving services to victims Making perpetrators accountable and also supporting them to change their behaviour Protecting victims and their families.

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Bigger voice

for the community

ey changes have been made to the way Area Forums round-up K Forums and Area Panel operate. It’s all part of the Council’s drive to ensure services are responsive to local needs and give a greater say to the local community.

The recommendations included: The redrawing of some Area Panel/ Forum boundaries to align them more closely with the Lancashire Constabulary PACT areas and the neighbourhood service areas. That the Chairman and Vice Chairman of each Area Forum and consequently the Area Panel, would be Community Representatives, chosen by vote at local Area Forum meetings. That one of the Community Representatives on each Panel will be a Young People’s Representative who lives in the Forum area or is studying locally. That the Area Forum would vote on any funding applications, with the Area Panel, which will monitor spending, making urgent decisions if needed between Forum meetings.

Community representatives As part of the review of the Area Panels/ Forums, we will be seeking 42 Community Representatives to represent the local community for a two-year term of office commencing in May 2012. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of each Area Panel/ Forum will receive an annual allowance of £514 and £203 respectively, all other Community Representatives will receive an allowance of £75 per annum. Appointment will be by application form and a secret ballot to be held at the April/May cycle of meetings.

Nominations Should you wish to nominate yourself for one of the positions of Community Representative on any of the seven Area Panel/ Forums, please contact Democratic Services on 477034 who will arrange for a nomination form and role description to be sent to you. Alternatively, you can download copies from the Council’s website www.blackpool.gov.uk. The deadline for nominations will be 4pm on Friday 30 March.

Beacon covering Greenlands, Ingthorpe and Warbreck wards

Sandhurst covering Anchorsholme, Norbreck and Bispham

Last meeting – presentations from Care and Repair and NHS Blackpool consultation on Health Economy Consultation. Next meeting– 24 April, location to be confirmed. Cherry Tree covering Clifton, Hawes Side and Marton

Last meeting - presentations from Age Concern , Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Blackpool. Next meeting - Monday 23 April, location to be confirmed. South Shore covering Highfield, Squires Gate and Stanley

Last meeting – presentation on the Project 30 highways maintenance project. Next meeting - 1 May, location to be confirmed. Parklands covering Layton and Park wards

Last meeting - presentation on the Emergency Services. Next meeting - 2 May 2012, location to be confirmed. Gateway covering Brunswick, Claremont, Talbot and Tyldesley

Last meeting- presentation on how anti social behaviour is being tackled and the services available from Age Concern. Next meeting - Thursday 26 April - Horsebridge Day Centre, Horsebridge Road. Revoe covering Bloomfield, Victoria and Waterloo wards

Last meeting - joint approaches adopted by Lancashire Constabulary and Blackpool Council in tackling issues of anti social behaviour and the role of the community. Next meeting - 25 April - Claremont Community Centre, Claremont Road.

Last meeting - presentation on the new NHS and Police Non Emergency numbers. Next meeting - Monday 30 April, location to be confirmed.

Keep up to date with the latest information on area forums at our website www.blackpool.gov.uk

Sad Farewell lackpool Council is B mourning following the loss of two ward council-

lors. Cllr Mary Smith and Cllr Jim Houldsworth have both passed since the last edition of Your Blackpool. Cllr Smith served as Bloomfield ward councillor for more than 20 years and was dedicated to the residents she served. Cllr Houldsworth was

elected as Marton ward councillor in 2003. He was

instrumental in the work the Council did in remembering

ex-servicemen and played a big part in the establishment of the Fylde Memorial Arboretum and in the recent signing of the Community Covenant. In December Cllr Houldsworth was awarded the Blackpool medal, in recognition for his work serving the armed forces and veterans in Blackpool. Blackpool Council passes on condolences to family and friends of both councillors who be greatly missed. By-elections will be held for both wards in the coming months.

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Blackpool Council - Working hard to keep your streets and parks free from dog mess t’s a heated topic that is brought Itime up by you, the public, time and again.

Nobody likes dog mess in public places, it’s dirty, dangerous and can be a serious health risk. We agree with you completely which is why we are now stepping up the campaign to keep our streets clean.

So what are we doing about it? We have recently launched our ‘Bag it Bin It’ campaign, to make it easier than ever for people to clean up after their dog, and for those who do not, we will be stepping up our enforcement activity. Wherever you go in Blackpool you will see ‘Bag It Bin It’ stickers on our bins, dog bag dispensers in our parks and a series of posters telling people how we are dealing with this problem. But we’re not stopping there because despite our best efforts there are people who will carry on letting their dogs foul our pavements and parks….…

Our next step is to take these people to task by issuing fines, and you as members of the public can help. We will be giving you a quick and easy way to pass information about irresponsible owners to the Council, anonymously if you wish. Cllr Fred Jackson, Cabinet Member for Streets, says: “The Bag It Bin It campaign is really starting to gather some momentum. “We have made it as easy as possible for owners to clear up after their dog, and we are aware that the majority of dog owners do so. “There are no excuses left now for those people who let their dogs foul on our streets and parks. We have played our part as the Council and given people a chance to do the right thing. We will take much stronger and toughter action on the people responsible.

Where do I put dog mess? You cannot walk past a litter bin without seeing the Bag It Bin It sticker – so if your

dog makes a mess - bag it - and when you have bagged it - bin it! Any bin will do. We can’t make it any easier!

Where can I get a bag from? They are no expensive and you can buy them in supermarkets and pet shops. Don’t leave your house to walk your dog without one. Even if you forget to take a bag with you while out with your dog, we have installed 35 bag dispensers, with 30,000 bags in our parks, so you know where to find one. There really is no excuse for not cleaning up.

I already clean up after my dog. What are you doing about the ones who never do? Blackpool Council is in the process of training many more of its frontline staff to deal with people who drop litter and let their dogs foul. This month, an additional

90 members of staff are receiving training to authorise them to report offences, challenge offenders and if necessary issue fixed penalty notices.

I know someone who regularly lets their dogs foul. Who do I tell and how do I get in touch with them? Many residents know whose dogs are responsible and where and when they walk their dogs and you can help us to be in the right place at the right time to deal with irresponsible owners. We have set up a confidential reporting line. We don’t need your name, just your help. If you have any information, contact 477477 and quote ‘Bag It Bin It’.

Will anyone find out if it was me who called the reporting line? No. All calls will be confidential. We’re only interested in catching the offenders.

Tramway Extension Blackpool Council is considering options for improving the connection between Blackpool North rail station and the upgraded Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway. The proposals would be integrated within the design of the re-development of the town centre. This could include some or all of the following: • Improved information and signing

• Extension of the tramway to Blackpool North on Talbot Road • Direct interchange between tram and rail services The process of developing options is at an early stage and we’d like to hear your views. Issues might include:

• Any benefits that you or your business would receive due to the proposals? • Any potential adverse impacts on you or your business that can be taken into consideration in the design process?

• Which/how many tram services are diverted via Blackpool North?

Blackpool North

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w Ne An online questionnaire can be completed at: www.fyldecoasttransport.com If you prefer, you can contact us by email: transport.policy@blackpool.gov.uk

(End date for consultation is 20th April 2012)

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The funding for investigating the potential upgrade options comes from the European Union.

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Tower benefactor honoured with new square Say hello to ‘Bickerstaffe Square’ he name for a new pubT lic space, which will form the main area of the

Central Business District, has been chosen, following a competition in local schools. The space, which will be at the centre of the district when it is completed in 2013, was chosen to be named ‘Bickerstaffe Square’. The name, which was submitted by two classes, from pupils at Blackpool

Sixth Form College and Unity College, was chosen to remember John Bickerstaffe, a prominent figure in Blackpool’s history. ‘Bickerstaffe Square’ was chosen as the new name for the space by the pupils who wanted to make sure that John Bickerstaffe, the person who originally commissioned the building of The Blackpool Tower, would continue to be remembered in the town for future generations.

Keep surfing safely lackpool Council joined forces with B local schools and colleges in February to promote Safer Internet Week.

Alongside Lancashire Police, a series of workshops taught children, parents and teachers how to make the most of the internet while remaining safe. The central theme “Connecting generations and educating each other” was promoted, with users young and old encouraged to “discover the digital world together.” Safer Internet Day 2012 took place on 7 February, as e-safety week highlighted the ongoing work in schools to make sure children and parents are able to make the most of the internet but can stay safe from potential dangers.

Blackpool Sixth Form College student Jake Hebblethwaite, 17, who originally thought of the ‘Bickerstaffe’ name, said: “I am of course very happy it [Bickerstaffe Square] was chosen and was excited to tell my friends and family. “It took a while to sink in, that the name I had chosen would become immortalised as a piece of Blackpool history. I’m very honoured.” Barbara Lund, Headteacher at Unity College: “We are all delighted to have been successful in the com-

petition for the naming of the new public space. “The name Bickerstaffe came after research from the whole school, when we were originally naming the four vertical pastoral teams after people who had contributed significantly to the development of the business culture of Blackpool. The schools nominations were then judged by Cllr Fred Jackson, and Lauren Anderson, Blackpool’s member of the UK Youth Parliament. Lauren Anderson, Blackpool Member of the UK Youth Parliament, added: I’m really happy to have been involved in choosing the name of what will be such an important part of Blackpool’s future.”

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Glad all over Adam scores a job after Apprenticeship Day

ocal lad Adam Vickery has landed himself a new apprenticeship, thanks to a Blackpool Council’s Connexions event. Adam, 17, had just finished a seasonal job at Poundstretcher in the New Year when he was told about February’s Apprenticeship Day. “I had been out of work for six weeks so went along to Connexions to try and get another job. They told me about the special Apprenticeships Day that was being held in a week’s time and invited me to come along. The day allowed 16-19 year olds who are out of work to meet up with local employers to gain job advice and find out more about the local apprenticeships on offer. “I thought it would be a really good opportunity for me to meet lots of employers who could offer me a job”, said Adam, “so decided that I would go along.” Employers from Beneast Training and North Lancs Training Group were among the companies who attend-

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ed the day, but it was Blackpool Football Club’s Community Trust who caught Adam’s eye. “I talked with a couple of the other employers throughout the day but was delighted when the football club took an interest in me. “I always wanted to do something with sports, so it was great when Ciaran [Donnelly] asked me to come along and do a training course with them. “It’s great that they accepted me and now I’m working in schools helping out with PE classes and learning off other people.” Over 170 young people attended the event, which proved to be beneficial both for young people and the companies who came along. Phil Stones from North Lancs Training Group said: “We attend events throughout the whole of Lancashire and by far this was the best organised and attended event we have ever been part of, the support of the Connexions Team was second to none”

lackpool’s young people B got a chance to question the local decision mak-

ers, as part of last month’s Youth Question Time. Questions about transport, jobs and youth services were all discussed during the evening, which took place at the City Learning Centre, as well as being streamed live over the internet. The panel was made up of Blackpool councillors, as well as the local member of the UK Youth Parliament, Lauren Anderson and the chair of Blackpool Young People’s Council (BYPC), Nicole Burke. Young people from around Blackpool made up the audience, and were joined by local community leaders, who

also offered their insight into some questions throughout the evening. Nicole Burke, chair of the BYPC, said: “Thank you to everyone who took part in question time. It was a real success with some great discussions. “I hope that we can make progress together in the main areas that arose - such as transport- and that we can look forward to a similar, bigger, event next year” In total, 69 people watched the live online stream of question time on the night, along with the in house audience. The full video of the Question Time can be found at www.youtube.com/rubothered

News in brief Blackpool together on poverty A conference was held in the Winter Gardens in March where people who work with children and young people in Blackpool had a chance to put forward their views on how the difficult issue of child poverty could be tackled. Cllr Amy Cross, Cabinet Member for younger people, said: “Tackling the issue of child poverty is something we need to come together to do as a town. It’s a priority for the council but we can only achieve a positive way forward by listening to the views of as many people as possible. “It is a complex issue and there’s no quick fix. Within the next two months we will publish a child poverty framework with an action plan laying out the way forward. We hope to transform the lives of children and young people to enable them to have a brighter future.”

Do you want to improve equality and diversity in Blackpool? The Blackpool Equalities Forum aims to engage with traditionally “hard to reach” groups in Blackpool, many of which experience discrimination. The purpose of the Equalities Forum is to provide a platform for the many people and groups in the communities to have a voice and help tackle the causes and consequences of discrimination in our society. The key objectives of the Forum include working with the Council to drive forward equality and diversity in Blackpool, promoting the work and activities of equalities groups in Blackpool and acting as a communication link between the Council and local Equality and Diversity groups and communities in Blackpool. The next meetings will take place at the Town Hall on: Wednesday 25 April 2012 6pm Wednesday 25 July 2012 6pm Wednesday 17 October 2012 6pm The Forum meeting is open to anyone to attend who lives, works or serves within Blackpool or anyone who represents a community or group with an interest in the equality and diversity agenda in Blackpool. If you would like to hear more about the Equalities Open Forum and how to get involved please contact Democratic Services on 01253 477123.

10 Your Blackpool March 2012

Project 30 Update

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round 20 miles of roads and pavements have now been resurfaced in a successful first year of Project 30, the programme to repair potholes around town. Over £6m has now been spent on the project which,

when finished will have repaired a stretch of road the same distance from Blackpool to Morecambe. Find out when your roads are scheduled to be resurfaced at www.blackpool. gov.uk/project30

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Blackpool Councillors’ surgeries Your Blackpool Ward Councillors were elected in May 2011 to represent local communities. You can catch up with them at regular ward surgeries in your area which are detailed below: Anchorsholme Ward Cllr Paul Galley and Cllr Tony Williams | Surgeries are the First Thursday of the Month, 6pm - 7pm at All Saints Church, Anchorsholme.

Bispham Ward Cllr Don Clapham | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 593858 with any issues Cllr Henry Mitchell | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 827099 with any issues

Bloomfield Ward Cllr Graham Cain | 1st Wednesday each month 5.30pm - 7pm in conjunction with the PACT meeting at St Peters on Lytham Road. Home visits undertaken upon request Cllr Mary Smith | sadly passed away in February. A by-election will be held in the coming months.

Brunswick Ward

Hawes Side Ward

Cllr Simon Blackburn | Alternate Tuesdays from 7 February 2012 from 6 pm - 7 pm. Venue: Queens Park Community Centre (Walter Robinson Court), Laycock Gate, Blackpool. Home visits upon request. Cllr Gary Coleman | Surgeries on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Talbot and Brunswick Community office (next to the sports barn) on Victory Road, between 6pm to 7pm.

Cllr Norman Hardy and Cllr Val Haynes | First Monday of each month between 6pm and 7pm at the Waterloo Road Methodist Church.

Claremont Ward Cllr Ivan Taylor and Cllr Sylvia Taylor | Surgeries are every Tuesday at 7.00 pm at Spencer Court Day Centre and every Thursday at 5.00 pm at the Community Office, Egerton Road

Clifton Ward Cllr Adrian Hutton | Tarnside Community Centre Langdale Road, last Monday of the month, except July and December 2012. From 6pm to 7pm Cllr Joan Greenhalgh | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 408771 with any issues

Greenlands Ward Cllr Chris Ryan and Cllr Christine Wright | The first Thursday of every month, 6pm - 7pm at Springfield Methodist Church

Highfield Ward Cllr Lily Henderson | Available 10 to10-30am on the 2nd and 4th Saturday at of the month at 425 St. Annes Road Cllr Chris Maughan | To be held in conjunction with PACT meetings at Highfield Humanities College on the first Tuesday of every month, 7 - 8pm.

Ingthorpe Ward Cllr Kath Rowson and Cllr Amy Cross | Surgeries are on the first Monday of each month (except Bank Holidays) from 6 pm to 6:30 pm at Kincraig Place Community Centre and on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Kincraig Place Community Centre.

Layton Ward Cllr Martin Mitchell and Cllr John Boughton | Surgeries on the last Thursday of each month between 6.00pm and 7.00pm at Layton Library, Talbot Road. Also available at Beacon Area Forum and Ingthorpe PACT meetings.

Marton Ward

Talbot Ward

Cllr Debbie Coleman | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 764080 with any issues Cllr Jim Houldsworth | sadly passed away in March. A by-election will be held in the coming months.

Cllr Sarah Riding and Cllr Mark Smith | Information regarding dates and venues will be advertised in the vicinities of the surgeries and in the councillors' newsletters.

Norbreck Ward

Tyldesley

Cllr Peter Callow and Cllr Maxine Callow | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 761116 with any issues

Cllr Eddie Collett and Cllr Allan Matthews | Surgeries on the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm, St John Vianney School, Glastonbury Avenue

Park Ward

Victoria Ward

Cllr Brian Doherty | Surgeries from 10 to 11am, Saturday mornings (fortnightly) at Horsebridge Day Centre. Cllr Gillian Campbell | Every Friday (term time only), between 1pm and 3pm at the Dinmore pub on Grange Park. Cllr Campbell can also be contacted at any time on 07557 114179 .

Cllr David Owen and Cllr Fred Jackson | In conjunction with the PACT meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at Waterloo Rd School, between 6pm.-7pm.The only exception is when May 1st and Jan 1st fall on the first Tuesday.

Squires Gate Ward Cllr Douglas Green | Attends the Pact meeting for the ward at Highfield School the first Tuesday in every month. Can be contacted on 347022 for any issues. Cllr Christian Cox | Attends the monthly PACT Meetings at Highfield Humanities College on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

Stanley Ward Cllr Peter Evans and Cllr Andrew Stansfield | The 3rd Monday of every month at Aysgarth Community Centre, Aysgarth Court, from 5pm to 6pm.

Warbreck Ward Cllr Tony Brown | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 353771 with any issues Cllr Joyce Delves | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 508403 with any issues

Waterloo Ward Cllr David O’Hara | Surgeries are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Dean Street, Cllr Tony Lee | Councillor should be telephoned directly on 400961 for any issues

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Stay warm and well in Blackpool

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1. Eat regular meals three times a day, including at least one hot meal a day and plenty of hot drinks. (It’s a good idea to keep a filled flask beside your bed in case you wake up feeling cold.) 2. If you don’t eat as much as you used to, eat smaller meals more often and supplement them with nutritious snacks, such as fruit, vegetables and wholegrain toast. 3. If you don’t feel like cooking from scratch, have a tinned, chilled or frozen readyprepared meal instead. Have a store of foods in the freezer and cupboard in case you cannot go out. 4. For a list of local services that can deliver meals to your home contact 477592.

 Avoid Falls: Contact Care & Repair on 476843 for advice, information and practical help on falls prevention. Ensure that wires/flexes from fires and heaters do not trail and that rugs are lying flat on the floor. Install a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms: Call Care & Repair - 476843. Ensure that rooms well ventilated, especially if using, gas,oil or wood fuelled appliances. If you think an appliance is giving off carbon monoxide stop using it at once.

Warm Homes Healthy People: Key Contacts Call the Warm Homes Helpline for local advice on services that can help you to stay warm and well: 476843 Call Blackpool Council’s Care & Repair for advice on household maintenance and repairs etc. : 651555 Call the Home Heat Helpline for Information on managing your bills and keeping warm: 0800 33 66 99 Call Warm Front about grants for heating and insulation improvements: 0800 316 2805

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Citizens Advice Bureau: 308400 Age Concern: 357 848 Social Services Direct: 477 592 NHS Direct (queries about health problems): 0845 46 47 Consumer Direct: 08454 04 05 06 *The Warm Homes, Healthy People initiative has been funded by the Department of Health’s Warm Homes, Healthy People Fund

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12 Your Blackpool March 2012

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Have your say on Crime, Disorder and Substance Misuse in Blackpool How to have your say We would like your views on the draft priorities identified and detailed above. Please provide your comments to us by the 27 April 2012 by any of the following means: he Blackpool CommuniT ty Safety and Drugs Partnership (BSafe Blackpool)

is currently carrying out an assessment of crime, disorder and substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) in the town. This assessment will be used to refresh the current Blackpool Community Safety Plan for 2012-2013. We are asking residents for their views on crime, disorder and substance misuse in the town and to participate in the discussion around future priorities and targets that will aim to reduce crime, disorder and substance misuse and inform the production of a

Via email to caroline.baron@blackpool.gov.uk In writing to BSafe Blackpool, Blackpool Council, The Annexe, 125 Albert Road, Blackpool FY1 4PW plan that explains how these priorities will be addressed. In carrying out this assessment we need to consult with local people to highlight issues of: Crime and Disorder Anti-Social Behaviour Substance Misuse (Drugs and Alcohol) Other behaviour effecting the environment

Levels and patterns of crime, disorder and substance misuse in Blackpool have been analysed and the following 5 local draft priorities have been identified: Domestic Abuse Violent Crime Substance Misuse Drugs Substance Misuse Alcohol Anti-Social Behaviour

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Acre Gate 1) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Acre Gate between 16 and 18 Acre Gate Blackpool in an easterly direction for its full length between the boundaries of 16 and 18 Acre Gate Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highways close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction There are no other alternative routes for public passage. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Acre Gate 1) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised There are no other alternative routes for public passage. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 478289 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Acre Gate 1) Gating Order 2012 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Acre Gate between 16 and 18 Acre Gate Blackpool in an easterly direction for its full length between the boundaries of 16 and 18 Acre Gate Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

The NSPCC needs your help to turn Blackpool green for a day! n Friday 18 May Hold a green food day O Go Green for the and be sponsored to eat NSPCC and help sup- a mountain of sprouts, or

port our Turning the Tide for Children appeal which aims to raise £2.5 million to help vulnerable children and families in Blackpool. You can Go Green in any way you like. Why not pay a pound and wear something green for the day? Have a green uniform day, paint your face, wear a green hat, dye your hair or create a green fancy dress costume.

bathe in a bath of green mushy peas! Have a green goodie stall and sell green cakes and sweet treats. Or, encourage friends and colleagues to have a green day and do something green for the environment. As long as its green and you can do it! For more information, contact Janette Drew on 01772 617695 or email jdrew@nspcc.org.uk

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Beechfield Avenue) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from the side of 5 and 7 Haslemere Avenue in an easterly direction to the rear of 28 Beechfield Avenue Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers. To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are via Haslemere Avenue and Beechfield Avenue. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012 Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13thMarch 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Beechfield Avenue ) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised Alternative routes for public passage are via Haslemere Avenue and Beechfield Avenue. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Beechfield Avenue) Gating Order 2012 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from the side of 5 and 7 Haslemere Avenue in an easterly direction to the rear of 28 Beechfield Avenue Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Gisburn Grove) GATING ORDER 2012 THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Durley Road) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Dunelt Road at the side of 2 Dunelt Road and the rear of 129/131 Bloomfield Road in an easterly direction to the rear boundary of 28 Ansdell Road and all the two highways that run therefrom (i) in a southerly direction to its junction with Durley Road between 7 and 9 Durley Road and (ii) in a southerly direction along the rear of 2 and 4 Dunelt Road and additionally over all the highway that runs along the rear of 5 and 9 Durley Road Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are Dunelt Road, Durley Road, Ansdell Road and Bloomfield Road. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

DATED 13th March 2012

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PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Durley Road) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the lengths of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under

FIRST SCHEDULE Lengths of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Dunelt Road at the side of 2 Dunelt Road and the rear of 129/131 Bloomfield Road in an easterly direction to the rear boundary of 28 Ansdell Road and all the two highways that run therefrom (i) in a southerly direction to its junction with Durley Road between 7 and 9 Durley Road and (ii) in a southerly direction along the rear of 2 and 4 Dunelt Road and additionally over all the highway that runs along the rear of 5 and 9 Durley Road Blackpool.

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DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Fredora Avenue 3) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

DATED 13th March 2012

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Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Kingscote Drive) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the lengths of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under

FIRST SCHEDULE Lengths of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Gisburn Grove between 13 Gisburn Grove and the rear of 203 Kingscote Drive in a northerly direction to its junction with Garrick Grove between 14 Garrick Grove and 211 Kingscote Drive and all the highway that runs from its junction with Croydon Road between 3 Gisburn Grove and 2 Garrick Grove, Blackpool

Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Highfield Road 2) GATING ORDER 2012 the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised The alternative route available for vehicular and pedestrian access is via Highfield Road, St Annes Road, Knightsbridge Avenue. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Highfield Road 2 ) Gating Order 2011 and shall come into operation on (to be advised)

Length of Highway: all highway that runs between the side of 45 and 47 Fredora Avenue and the side of 161 and 163 Preston New Road Blackpool

Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Knightsbridge Avenue at the side of 20 Knightsbridge Avenue in an easterly direction to its junction with St Annes Road at between 331 and 333 St Annes Road and all the interconnecting highway that runs therefrom in a southerly direction to its junction with Highfield Road between the rear of 343 St Annes Road and 162 Highfield Road, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highways close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are Highfield Road, St Annes Road, Kinghtsbridge Avenue. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

SECOND SCHEDULE

DATED 13th March 2012

SECOND SCHEDULE

Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Fredora Avenue 3) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs between the side of 45 and 47 Fredora Avenue and the side of 161 and 163 Preston New Road Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are Preston New Road and Fredora Avenue A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Gisburn Grove between 13 Gisburn Grove and the rear of 203 Kingscote Drive in a northerly direction to its junction with Garrick Grove between 14 Garrick Grove and 211 Kingscote Drive and all the highway that runs from its junction with Croydon Road between 3 Gisburn Grove and 2 Garrick Grove, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highways close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are via Kingscote Drive, Gisburn Grove, Croydon Road and Garrick Grove A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Highfield Road 2) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the lengths of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under

FIRST SCHEDULE Lengths of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with the side of Knightsbridge Avenue at the side of 20 Knightsbridge Avenue in an easterly direction to its junction with St Annes Road at between 331 and 333 St Annes Road and all the interconnecting highway that runs therefrom in a southerly direction to its junction with Highfield Road between the rear of 343 St Annes Road and 162 Highfield Road, Blackpool

Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Huntley Avenue 1) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs between the rear boundaries of 1 to 19 Huntley Avenue and the rear boundaries of 1 to 19 William Street Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction. Alternative routes for public passage are William Street, Wilford Street and Huntley Avenue. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13th April 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Huntley Avenue 1) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under

the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised The alternative route available for vehicular and pedestrian access is via William Street, Wilford Street and Huntley Avenue. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Huntley Avenue 1) Gating Order 2011 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs between the rear boundaries of 1 to 19 Huntley Avenue and the rear boundaries of 1 to 19 William Street, Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Leyburn Avenue) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Leyburn Avenue between 5 Leyburn Avenue and the rear of 306 Queens Promenade in a northerly direction to its junction with Haddon Road between 2a and 4a Haddon Road and all the highway that runs from its junction with Leyburn Avenue between 33 and 41 Leyburn Avenue in a northerly direction to the rear of 42 and 44 Haddon Road and all the interconnecting highway that runs between the rear boundaries of 5 to 33 Leyburn Avenue at the rear boundaries of 4 to 40 Haddon Road, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highways close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are Queens Promenade, Leyburn Avenue, Beaufort Avenue and Haddon Road. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Leyburn Avenue) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the lengths of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under

the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised The alternative route available for vehicular and pedestrian access is via Queens Promenade, Leyburn Avenue, Beaufort Avenue and Haddon Road. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Leyburn Avenue) Gating Order 2011 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Lengths of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Leyburn Avenue between 5 Leyburn Avenue and the rear of 306 Queens Promenade in a northerly direction to its junction with Haddon Road between 2a and 4a Haddon Road and all the highway that runs from its junction with Leyburn Avenue between 33 and 41 Leyburn Avenue in a northerly direction to the rear of 42 and 44 Haddon Road and all the interconnecting highway that runs between the rear boundaries of 5 to 33 Leyburn Avenue at the rear boundaries of 4 to 40. Haddon Road, Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Knowle Avenue 3) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Knowle Avenue between 97 Warbreck Drive and the rear of 71 Cornwall Avenue in an northerly direction to its junction with Shaftesbury Avenue between the rear of 87 Cornwall Avenue and the side of 33 Shaftesbury Avenue, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers. To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are via Knowle Avenue, Cornwall Avenue, Shaftesbury Avenue and Warbreck Drive. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012 Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Knowle Avenue 3) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised The alternative route available for vehicular and pedestrian access is via Knowle Avenue, Cornwall Avenue, Shaftesbury Avenue and Warbreck Drive. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Knowle Avenue 3) Gating Order 2011 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Knowle Avenue between 97 Warbreck Drive and the rear of 71 Cornwall Avenue in an northerly direction to its junction with Shaftesbury Avenue between the rear of 87 Cornwall Avenue and the side of 33 Shaftesbury Avenue, Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Lyncroft Crescent) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Lyncroft Crescent between 1 to 3 Lyncroft Crescent and the rear of 36 Onslow Road in an easterly direction to its junction with Lyncroft Crescent between the rear of 64 Onslow Road 19 Lyncroft Crescent, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are via Lyncroft Crescent and Onslow Road. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012 Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

DATED 13th March 2012

SECOND SCHEDULE

Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Lyncroft Crescent) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Lyncroft Crescent between 1 to 3 Lyncroft Crescent and the rear of 36 Onslow Road in an easterly direction to its junction with Lyncroft Crescent between the rear of 64 Onslow Road and 19 Lyncroft Crescent, Blackpool

Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Reads Avenue 1) GATING ORDER 2012

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Trafalgar Road) GATING ORDER 2012

Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from the rear of 101 Reads Avenue in an easterly direction to the rear of 109 Reads Avenue Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers. To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction There are no alternative routes for public passage. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012 Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from the side of 14 Bolton Street and the rear of 2 Trafalgar Road in an easterly direction to the rear of 51 Lytham Road, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers. To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are via Trafalgar Road, Bolton Street and Lytham Road. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012 Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection.

DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Reads Avenue 1) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised There are no alternative routes for public passage. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Reads Avenue 1) Gating Order 2012 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from the rear of 101 Reads Avenue in an easterly direction to the rear of 109 Reads Avenue Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Senior Avenue) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Senior Avenue between 17 and 19 Senior Avenue in a north westerly, then northerly then westerly direction to the rear western boundary of 23 Senior Avenue, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are Senior Avenue. A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Senior Avenue) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005

and under the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised The alternative route available for vehicular and pedestrian access is via Senior Avenue. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Senior Avenue) Gating Order 2011 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Senior Avenue between 17 and 19 Senior Avenue in a north westerly, then northerly then westerly direction to the rear western boundary of 23 Senior Avenue Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Trafalgar Road ) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised Alternative routes for public passage are via Trafalgar Road, Bolton Street and Lytham Road. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Trafalgar Road) Gating Order 2012 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from the side of 14 Bolton Street and the rear of 2 Trafalgar Road in an easterly direction to the rear of 51 Lytham Road, Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Westfield Road 1) GATING ORDER 2012 Notice is hereby give that Blackpool Borough Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129 A to G of the Highways Act 1980 propose to make the above Order. The Order will have the following general effect: To restrict the public right of way at all times over all the highway that runs from its junction with Westfield Road between 1 and 3 Westfield Road in an easterly direction, to the rear boundary of 1 Threlfall Mews, Blackpool by all persons except for adjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency services and other service providers To authorise the erection and maintenance of gates on the highway close to every point of joining unrestricted highway in order to enforce the restriction Alternative routes for public passage are Westfield Road A draft of the proposed Order is set out below. A map and statement of reasons for making the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at the Customer First Centre Corporation Street Blackpool. If you wish to make representations concerning the proposed Order, you should send them in writing to Jonathan Horrocks, Alleygate Co-ordinator, Talbot & Brunswick Community Office, Blackpool FY1 3JS to arrive on or before 24th April 2012. Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation together with the name and address of the person making it could become available for public inspection. DATED 13th March 2012 Christine Baines Head of Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL (Westfield Road 1) GATING ORDER 2012 WHEREAS the Blackpool Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) is satisfied that conditions set out in sections 129A(3) of the Highways Act 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) have been met in relation to the length of highway listed in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referred to as “the highway”) namely that premises adjoining the highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour, that the existence of the highway is facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocial behaviour and that it is in all the circumstances expedient to make this Order for the purposes of reducing crime or antisocial behaviour. NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of its powers under sections 129A to 129G of the Act as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and under

the Highways Act 1980 (Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and under all other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makes the following Order: The public right of way over the highway is restricted at all times to all persons so that passage and repassage thereover may not occur with the exception of those persons listed in the Second Schedule to this Order The installation of gates by the Council close to every point on the highway at which the highway joins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in this Order is hereby authorised The alternative route available for vehicular and pedestrian access is via Westfield Road. The aforesaid gates shall be maintained and operated by the Council and the contact details of the responsible officer are: Jonathan Horrocks tel: 01253 477477 (email: jonathan.horrocks@blackpool.gov.uk). The gates are to be locked and unlocked by keyholders. This Order may be cited as the Borough of Blackpool (Westfield Road 1) Gating Order 2011 and shall come into operation on (to be advised) FIRST SCHEDULE Length of Highway: all the highway that runs from its junction with Westfield Road between 1 and 3 Westfield Road in an easterly direction to the rear boundary of 1 Threlfall Mews, Blackpool SECOND SCHEDULE PERSONS 1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoining the highway 2. Police, Fire and Rescue Service and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust staff when in exercise of their duties 3. Persons using the highway in connection with the laying, erection, inspection, maintenance, alteration, repair, renewal or removal in or near the said length of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit, wire, cable or other apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity or of any telecommunications apparatus as defined in Schedule 2 to the Telecommunications Act 1984 4. Council staff and its authorised contractors when in exercise of their duties 5. Persons using the highway with the permission or at the direction of a duly authorised Council officer in this regard Christine Baines Head of Legal Services

16 Your Blackpool March 2012

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Olympics Cheer Blackpool youngsters have helped to launch the town’s celebrations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. More than 80 pupils from local schools were on hand at Blackpool Sports Centre to showcase their talents to invited guests from the world of sport from across the region.

Altogether Now focuses on four Tangerine Targets key to improving health in the town and is a partnership between NHS Blackpool, Blackpool Football Club and Blackpool Council.

The Olympic celebrations are the latest initiative in the ‘Altogether Now – let’s create a lasting legacy for Blackpool’ campaign.

These are:

The programme pledges to support every person in Blackpool, irrespective of age, gender, race or ability and was one of the first of its kind to be recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire Programme.

Blackpool Prepares to Celebrate London 2012 The strength and commitment of Blackpool’s partnership programme provides the perfect opportunity for the people of Blackpool to connect with London 2012 under the umbrella theme of Altogether Now - a legacy for Blackpool. The announcement by the Olympic Committee in 2005 that London had been awarded the 2012 Games heralded the launch of a new era for sport in this country. Altogether Now uses the power of the Olympic Games to inspire the people of Blackpool to take

Wendy Swift NHS Blackpool

“The Olympic Torch , which comes to Blackpool on June 22, represents unity . So it is fitting that the partners in Altoge ther Now – a legacy for Blackpool have co me together to prepare for this spectacular even t.”

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Physical Activity Lifestyle Childhood Health Mental Health and Wellbeing

Sebastian Coe Chair, London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG)

It specifically targets those who shy away from structured activities by raising confidence, increasing self esteem and personal aspirations, and using mentors, coaches, and health champions such as Paralympian Shelly Woods and Blackpool Football Club players to engage and encourage. On a visit to the town to witness the programme in action, Jonathan Edwards, triple jump Olympic medallist and Deputy Chair of London 2012 Nations and Regions Group said: “Altogether Now is a fantastic programme that should be rolled out everywhere across the country.”

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Community Sports Festival on Saturday 16 June 2012 at Blackpool Sports Centre and Stanley Park. Local residents young and old will be able to take part in a variety of sports hosted by the town’s community sports clubs ahead of the Olympic Torch visiting the town during the following week.

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The Olympic torch visits Blackpool on Friday 22 June.

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Blackpool Sports Centre and Stanley Park hosting a festival of youth sport which will include the Lancashire Primary School Games, Lancashire Disability School Games and the Blackpool Youth Games.

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“This programme is all about encouraging and supporting everybody – irrespective of age, race, gender or disability – to become more physically active and, in so doing, improve their health and wellbeing.”

more responsibility for their own health and wellbeing through physical activity.

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“Altogether Now is a really important initiative for Blackpool. It is encouraging to see so many different organisations working together for the benefit of the local community.

Tour of Blackpool: 14 July Blackpool will play host to some of Britain’s best women and junior cyclists. Current and future cycling stars will take part in a series of national level circuit races at Palatine Leisure Centre’s new 1km long cycle circuit.

“Blackpool Football Club fully suppor ts Altogether Now – a legacy for Blackpool. The programme is a great way of bringing the people of Blackpool together to celebrate London 2012.”

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the highest attended sporting events in the world. Altogether Now will ensure the people of Blackpool are able to connect with London 2012. The Olympic Torch Relay will come to Blackpool on Friday June 22nd 2012 providing a unique opportunity for the town to host an extensive calendar of sporting, recreational, educational and cultural activities including a spectacular evening event on the Tower Festival Headland on the prestigious day itself. So, be prepared. The celebrations are about to begin! Altogether Now we will create a lasting legacy which will benefit Blackpool for generations to come...

pool Councillor Graham Cain, Black Council’s Cabinet Member for Tourism and Culture

“Altogether Now - a legacy for Blackpool is an opportunity for the people of Blackpool to connect with 2012 and provides a wide range of activities and programmes for all ages, backgrounds and abilities.“

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Ride The Lights: On 28 August cyclists can take part in an exciting preview of Blackpool Illuminations. As part of the event thousands of cyclists are expected to ride along the promenade from Starr Gate at South Shore to Red Bank Road in Bispham. Cyclists can ride as much or as little of the route as they are able. The event is a fun and FREE bike ride open to all.

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The ninth edition of The Tour of Britain: The UK’s biggest professional cycle race will run from 9-16 September, featuring some of the Olympic medallists less than a month after London 2012. Exact details are yet to be confirmed but Blackpool will be hosting the North West stage.

Be involved... Be inspired... Be in Blackpool A calendar of all-age, all-sport, all-inclusive events, activities and opportunities under the distinctive umbrella of Altogether Now - a legacy for Blackpool will help the people of Blackpool connect with London 2012. A detailed and constantly updated version of the calendar can be found at www.sportblackpool.co.uk