Heritage guardians honour investment in Blackpool landmarks
The projects were named as winners at the Blackpool Civic Trust annual awards ceremony held at the Imperial Hotel in the resort.
The £20m Hampton-by-Hilton hotel on South Promenade, whose funding package included £4.5m from Blackpool Council, was also highlighted along with the council's Lightpool festival which was part of the Illuminations.
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Hide AdMore than 160 guests including deputy lord lieutenant of Lancashire John Barnett attended the ceremony and dinner with awards presented by Blackpool Mayor and Mayoress Gary and Debbie Coleman.
Schools, community groups and business who contributed to supporting and improving Blackpool in 2018 were also recognised.
Joan Humble, chairman of Blackpool Civic Trust, said: "The evening was a very enjoyable way to celebrate individual and group achievement in Blackpool.
"I am pleased that John Barnett, the deputy lord lieutenant, and the Mayor and Mayoress could join us, together with MP Gordon Marsden and
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Hide Adthe chairman of Lytham St Annes Civic Society Mrs Marion Coupe.
"The 2018 awards highlight the good work of a variety of community groups and also businesses in Blackpool which are supporting our local economy."
Winners:
Junior School Environmental Shield: Park Community Academy
Senior School Environmental Shield: Park Community Academy
Blackpool Council Conservation Award: Hayles and Howe
Community Award: Winner to Revoe-Lution Choir; runner-up,The Boathouse Youth; highly commended, South Shore Partnership.
Best Open Spaces: Glasdon Group Limited
Best Night Time Economy: Joint winners, Michael Wan’s Wok Inn and Italio Restaurant and Cocktail Bar; highly commended, No 10 Ale House (Blackpool)
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Hide AdBest New Build: Joint winners, Park Community Academy and West Division Police Headquarters; highly commended, Hilton-by-Hampton
Best Refurbishment: Winner, The Hive; highly commended, Woodland School
Best New Visitor Attraction: Joint winners, Project Elephant Base Camp at Blackpool Zoo and Icon, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Transforming Blackpool: Lightpool Festival
Special Award: The Great BTH KNIT Poppy Installation