'Blackpool for future generations' - Residents asked to shape town’s 1st Heritage Investment Strategy
“What kind of Blackpool do you want future generations to inherit?”
Blackpool Council is asking residents to help shape the future of the town’s heritage as it creates its first Heritage Investment Strategy.
The strategy will look beyond historic buildings, focusing on the places, stories, traditions, memories and green spaces that contribute to Blackpool’s identity. A Blackpool Council statement read: “What kind of Blackpool do you want future generations to inherit?”
The council said the strategy will influence how heritage is “cared for, celebrated and invested in” up to 2031, with the aim of increasing local pride, attracting visitors, creating opportunities and protecting the character of the resort for future generations.
The draft strategy focuses on four key priorities: celebrating what makes Blackpool special, caring for its places and environment, connecting more people with heritage, and building skills and capacity for the future.
A Blackpool Council statement read: “Heritage isn’t just about preserving historic buildings. It’s about protecting the places, stories, traditions, memories and green spaces that make Blackpool unique and give our town its identity.”
Residents are now being encouraged to have their say and comment on whether the proposed priorities reflect what matters most to them.
The consultation is open until August 26, with views being invited through Blackpool Council’s consultation.