What the project leaders are saying

Coun Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council, said: "Blackpool Central sits right at the heart of our plans to make Blackpool better for everybody.

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"I believe that this has the potential to be one of the most exciting investment sites in the country.

"We have made huge strides in the last few years, getting private sector investment to complete a new car park and knocking down the old courts building, both of which have been a blocker to development for decades.

"Given the location, it needs to be some form of leisure use, but we have an open mind about what exactly that could be, as long as it creates all year round quality jobs and visitor experiences.