Blackpool Gazette Politics https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Blackpool Gazette Politics and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:40:34 GMT 2026-10-25T07:40:34Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[What a summer it's been! The City of Culture shortlisting reflects everything I've seen in Blackpool]]> https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/stephanie-peacock-mp-minister-city-of-culture-blackpool-9307823 “You should be proud of how far you've come.”

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:26 GMT 9307823 National World 2026-10-25T06:00:26+00:00 <![CDATA[Lancashire would 'probably quite like the idea of an elected mayor’ if asked, county debate hears]]> https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/lancashire-elected-mayor-devolution-government-preston-debate-9307794 Is the county finally close to agreeing a mayoral deal - and what will be the benefits if and when it does?

]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:11:15 GMT 9307463 Iconic Media 2026-10-24T15:11:15+00:00 <![CDATA['Such a shame'- Residents react to controversial plans to turn Fylde coast church into supermarket]]> https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/such-a-shame-residents-on-contorverial-plans-to-turn-church-into-supermarket-9307599 Fylde coasters have had their say on plans to turn a beloved church in Cleveleys into a supermarket.

]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:37 GMT 9307599 National World 2026-10-24T15:00:37+00:00 <![CDATA['No one can beat Blackpool' - Chris Webb MP bullish on resort's City of Culture odds despite Wrexham threat]]> https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/chris-webb-mp-bullish-on-resorts-city-of-culture-2029-chances-blackpool-wrexham-9307514 “I know we're going to take this home.”

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