Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025

Purpose: To market the site on a national and international stage to potential future investors and developers, and to promote the significant opportunity that the site has to offer.    The Council has worked hard over recent times on preparing the site for future development. These works have resulted in a site which now offers fantastic development potential, with the full availability of the land now firmly within the Council’s control. Many of the barriers that previously existed have now been removed, with the construction of a new multi-storey car park and removal of the former police station and courts building to name but a few, both freeing up large areas of the site for the construction of new facilities. This was seen as a significant step forward and one which can only help to enhance the appeal of the site and opportunity that exists.    

Content: The Executive resolved as follows:   1.     To agree that Appendix 2a to the Executive report, is not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as it includes detailed costings that enable the Blackpool Central scheme to be viable. The publication of such information could prejudice continuing and future negotiations.   2.     To agree a revised budget for the appointment of consultants in line with the financial parameters set out in the report.   3.     To delegate authority to the Director of Place to appoint professional commercial advisors, following the completion of the tender exercise, to promote and market the site.   4.     To delegate authority to the Head of Legal Services to enter into any legal agreements relating to the appointment of Consultants.