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Wyre Council promises to pursue Fleetwood seafront revamp plans
Wyre Council promises to pursue Fleetwood seafront revamp plans

BBC News

time22-05-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Wyre Council promises to pursue Fleetwood seafront revamp plans

A council has promised to pursue its "ambitious" plans to revitalise its seafront despite missing out on a share of £1.5bn of government Fleetwood scheme would include redeveloping the Marine Hall to include a restaurant, offices and event spaces, to create a better connection between the waterfront and town centre, and refurbishing Fleetwood Leisure Council said it was continuing to work with external specialists to develop a business case for other funding for the leader Michael Vincent said: "We want Fleetwood to be an exciting and vibrant place to live, work and visit." 'Glamping pods' A £16m refurbishment of Fleetwood Leisure Centre is planned to upgrade the existing sports and pool facilities and rebrand as a health and wellness promenade would be reconfigured and the Lancashire town's beach huts would be refurbished to provide standalone "glamping pods" to "tap into the staycation market"."The town has a fascinating history, a dramatic coastline and stunning heritage assets such as the art-deco Marine Hall theatre which has stood proud for almost 90 years," said Mr added: "We are committed to building upon that and attracting investment and funding in the future to support the town to reach its full potential. "The regeneration plans are a real blueprint for success."Councillor Peter Le Marinel, planning policy and economic development portfolio holder, said Wyre Council remained committed to attracting investment to enhance the town's existing said the council had appointed design and engineering consultants Aecadis to develop business cases for four projects outlined in its masterplan. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer

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