Purpose

A request has been made by Blackpool Football club to facilitate road closures in and around the Blackpool Football Ground on match days, to ensure the safety of the general public attending football matches.

Decision

To authorise (i) the Head of Legal to make an appropriate order under s14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to give effect to the proposals and (ii) the Director of Governance and Partnerships to give the required notices.