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BBC News
08-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Blackpool's heritage trams on track to return by October
Blackpool's heritage trams are on track to return to service in the autumn following a series of safety inspections will start in the next few weeks and will give a clear idea of how many trams can be brought back into old tram service was suspended in December because it was hard to run them alongside the modern fleet. Issues included a lack of depot space as well as safety and maintenance Transport is hoping the heritage trams be running for the town's Lightpool Festival in October. The group said it will also be inspecting and cleaning tracks outside the Rigby Road depot before the trams can be moved to its Starr Gate depot, where they will be stored and maintained alongside the newer annual Lightpool Festival features light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities around the town free event, now in its 10th year, will run from 15 October to 1 November. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Lytham Festival: Extra buses put on as thousands gather for event
Extra buses are being be put on for people attending this week's Lytham Festival in event, which runs until Sunday at Lytham Green, will be headlined by American Motown star Stevie Council have announced plans to run extra buses on its Lytham lines while working with organisers to deliver dedicated "Festival Flyer" and park and ride Swift, head of service delivery at Blackpool Transport, said: "Tens of thousands of fans from around the country and beyond will be descending on Lytham for this spectacular series of concerts." "Anyone who uses the regular Lytham lines can also take advantage of a new return ticket for the route, which has been launched in time for the festival and costs just £5.50. "Tickets for the dedicated Festival Flyer buses can be purchased through the festival website."American rock band Kings of Leon will be opening the festival, before other acts including Texas, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jess Glynne and Cast will all feature. There will also be a special tribute to Welsh musician, songwriter and cancer campaigner Mike Peters of The Alarm. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vital bus routes to be protected under new law
Vital bus services will be protected under new legislation which has just become law. The Bus Services Bill, which has now passed through the House of Lords, will mean routes deemed "socially necessary" will be subject to strict protections before they can be changed or cancelled. In a visit to Blackpool, Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said the government recognised how the routes, such as one between the town and Knott End, provide a "lifeline" for passengers. He told BBC Radio Lancashire said there will now be "extra layers and protections" in place. "When a bus company is considering changing or cancelling that bus service they will have to really consider what all possible options are to mitigate the impact on the local community," he said. The law is intended to end the plight of bus routes being controversially scrapped at short notice, especially those used by vulnerable or disadvantaged passengers. It comes after Blackpool Transport got £4m funding to help improve bus services in the area. Managing director Jane Cole said the investment would encourage more people to use improved public transport and reduce car use. "It is about migrating people on to public transport and by the time we have done that, from a commercial model, we can then put more frequent routes on to more places and the whole town then will have a more green agenda," she said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. £4m plan to improve resort's bus services Blackpool Council Blackpool Transport Department for Transport
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Vital bus routes to be protected under new law
Vital bus services will be protected under new legislation which has just become Bus Services Bill, which has now passed through the House of Lords, will mean routes deemed "socially necessary" will be subject to strict protections before they can be changed or a visit to Blackpool, Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said the government recognised how the routes, such as one between the town and Knott End, provide a "lifeline" for passengers. He told BBC Radio Lancashire said there will now be "extra layers and protections" in place. "When a bus company is considering changing or cancelling that bus service they will have to really consider what all possible options are to mitigate the impact on the local community," he said. 'Improved routes' The law is intended to end the plight of bus routes being controversially scrapped at short notice, especially those used by vulnerable or disadvantaged comes after Blackpool Transport got £4m funding to help improve bus services in the director Jane Cole said the investment would encourage more people to use improved public transport and reduce car use."It is about migrating people on to public transport and by the time we have done that, from a commercial model, we can then put more frequent routes on to more places and the whole town then will have a more green agenda," she said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Resort's bus services receive £4m cash boost
Bus passengers in Blackpool are set to benefit from a £4m investment designed to encourage more people to use public transport. Planned improvements include a major upgrade of bus shelters in the town, and installing more real-time information screens. The work will go ahead after the spending plans were approved by Blackpool Council's executive committee. Town hall bosses are keen for more people to use public transport following the recent announcement that 3,000 Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff will be moving to Blackpool, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Blackpool Council, which owns Blackpool Transport, also hopes increased bus use will help the local authority meet its environmental targets. A report for the council said it would also "contribute to improved local air quality and to climate change objectives". Planned improvements include: Enhancements to the bus service Bus lanes on Talbot Road A deep clean and repairs to bus shelters, or replacing worn-out ones Providing more real-time information (RTI) screens at town-centre bus shelters The Bus Grant Delivery Plan is supported by funding from the Department for Transport, which in December handed out £955m to support bus services across England. The report stated: "Local bus services are a vital resource for less able people and children/young people in Blackpool's community. "Clearly the economic impact of having to use taxis and private hire to get around town has a disproportionate impact on partially sighted, less ambulant and poorer members of society. "Bus use, especially on newer cleaner buses and electric buses, is more sustainable than private car use." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. £4m plan to improve resort's bus services New £100m civil service hub opens in Blackpool Blackpool Transport Local Democracy Reporting Service Blackpool Council
