are soon to commence the demolition of the former courts and police station.


“In addition, Nikal has completed the first phase of the development with the construction of the new 1,306 space multi- storey car park. All of this has been achieved at no capital cost to the council.


“This work puts the council in a strong position, with major obstacles having been


development to ensure that the momentum to bring new exciting attractions continues.”


The collapse of the Nikal project is the latest setback to plans to regenerate the site which sits in a prominent site. In 2006 it was earmarked for a Las Vegas style ‘super casino’ in a £350m regeneration plan to transform Blackpool into a resort with international appeal.


That came to nothing when the then Labour


This work puts the council in a strong position, with major obstacles having been overcome,


meaning that the site is now much more attractive and ready for development


overcome, meaning that the site is now much more attractive and ready for development.


“The council will seek the appointment of professional commercial/leisure agents to take the site out to the market early in the new year.


“In the interim we may look at further opportunity for uses of the site pending future


View from the gallery


‘ANTI-GROWTH’ POLICIES ARE


HITTING HOME By Antony Higginbotham


Former Member of Parliament for Burnley


Before the election, and since, there have been many warm words from Labour about economic growth and backing business.


But the latest GDP data shows the reality of their talking down of the economy, the uncertainty they created in the run up to their Budget, and the anti-growth policies they announced.


And across Lancashire that’s having an impact.


Take our rural economy as just one example. In recent weeks hundreds of local farmers from our county have descended on London to highlight the impact that the family farm tax will have on them and their business.


For many farms, the profit generated is tiny – they are asset-rich but cash-poor. Because farming isn’t something you do for the money, it’s a way of life.


And with the threat of large inheritance tax bills lingering, many farms are now re-evaluating investment decisions – be it in new plant and equipment, or in diversification – to see if it’s worthwhile.


Sadly, it isn’t just our farmers who are having to re-evaluate existing business plans. The dramatic hike in employers’ National


Insurance, and the reduction in thresholds, has forced many businesses to review plans for growth and existing headcount.


And in a part of the country like ours, where we have pockets of unemployment significantly higher than the national average, that’s a big problem.


But we shouldn’t be surprised. Disappointingly the Cabinet doesn’t have a single person in it who has run or started a business. Instead, we have career politicians, union workers, and a whole host who have sat in the public sector unconcerned with how the economy actually works.


It is of course for the Prime Minister to appoint who he wants, but in the absence of business experience around the Cabinet table he and his team should listen to what the private sector is telling him. And the current message is that some of these policies need to be reviewed.


I’ll end with a thought on events across the pond, because whilst President-elect Trump may not be everyone’s cup of tea, his ambitious plan for a Department of Government Efficiency is intriguing.


Given it will exist solely to reduce bureaucracy – and thereby empower business – perhaps it’s something we should give serious thought to over here.


LANCASHIREBUSINES SV IEW.CO.UK


government gave Manchester the go-ahead to build the casino instead, later abandoning the idea altogether.


Following the collapse of the Nikal development, Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has said the town should follow in the footsteps of Manchester and build an indoor concert arena on the site.


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Creativity Memorability is everything. Does the name stick in people’s minds? Does it sound pleasant and look appealing when written? Even the smallest details – like avoiding overly harsh letters – can make a name more inviting. A creative name captures attention while reflecting the brand’s tone and values.


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