APPROVAL FOR BLACKPOOL COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH BALFOUR BEATTY FOR THE PRE CONSTRUCTION WORKS FOR THE BISPHAM COAST PROTECTION SCHEME
January 27, 2026 Director for Community and Environmental Services (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
... approved the proposal for Blackpool Council to enter into contract with Balfour Beatty for the pre-construction works of the Bispham Coast Protection Scheme, which will enable the installation of groynes and urgent seawall repairs.
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Purpose
The purpose of this report is
to seek approval for Blackpool Council to enter into Contract with
Balfour Beatty to deliver pre construction works for the Bispham
Coast Protection scheme.
Decision
To approve the proposal for
Blackpool Council to enter into contract with Balfour Beatty for
the scheme that will enable the installation of groynes at the
Bispham Coast Protection scheme. The
Authority has been allocated £61m for a scheme to install
rock groynes and carry out urgent repairs to the
seawall to increase protection and
prevent erosion of the coast defences between in the North Area of
Blackpool promenade, from Princes Way
to Redbank Road and between Gynn Square and Cocker
Square.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 27 Jan 2026 |