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Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has thrown his support behind a conference in Blackpool aimed at improving opportunities and outcomes for boys and young men.

Everything you need to know about What About The Boys? conference

Chris Webb has re-backed his support for the Blackpool Arena.

'Blackpool never settles for thinking small' - Arena plan update

Urban Explorers Derelict Detectives get inside The Metropole hotel in Blackpool and show the damage left behind after it was used to house asylum seekers for five years

Exclusive Urban explorers get inside Blackpool's Metropole hotel and show damage

The Chancellor’s Budget will give Blackpool “breathing space and hope for the future”, according to Blackpool South MP Chris Webb, who has highlighted measures he says will support local families, businesses and workers.

Budget gives workers, businesses & families breathing space and hope

Primary school-aged children across Blackpool South are being invited to design MP Chris Webb’s official Christmas card, with the winning entry set to be sent across the constituency and Westminster this festive season.

MP launches 2026 Xmas card competition for primary school children

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has declared ‘no one can beat Blackpool’ after the seaside resort was named one of four places shortlisted to become UK City of Culture 2029.

MP bullish on City of Culture odds despite Wrexham threat

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, yesterday thanked all of Lancashire’s MPs for backing the bid as well as the hard work of Blackpool Council leader Councillor Lynn Williams, Blackpool Council’s Head of Strategy, Data and Corporate Development Scott Butterfield, council officers and Creative Blackpool in making the bid possible.

Blackpool congratulated in Parliament over City of Culture shortlist

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Major MP praise for Fylde coast Indian restaurant after awards success

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with his wife and son after winning the Blackpool South parliamentary seat with the third biggest swing from the Conservatives to Labour at a by-election since the Second World War.

'Genuine fear and anxiety' - MP hits out as harasser punished by court

Leaders have described Blackpool making the final four destinations for City of Culture 2029 as a “landmark moment” that will help “reframe people’s expectations of the resort”

'This is our chance to show the country what Blackpool is capable of'

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has welcomed a new government partnership aimed at creating 100,000 job opportunities for young people across the country who are not in employment, education or training.

'Real opportunity' - 100,000 new hospitality job for young people

Blackpool is currently waiting with bated breath to find out it the resort has made the shortlist for the prestigious City of Culture 2029 award.

Blackpool waiting with bated breath for City of Culture 2029 shortlist

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, is bringing together local organisations for an Older Persons’ Fair offering advice, support, community activities and entertainment under one roof.

New Winter Gardens Older Persons’ Fair - everything you need to know

Royal Shakespeare will be at St Mary's Academy for a week long residency

Royal Shakespeare Company brings theatre to school gym

Around 250 children at five Blackpool primary schools are getting their first taste of ballet this week, free of charge, through workshops led by dancers from the Royal Ballet.

250 kids try free workshops in major Royal Ballet centenary project

The former Abingdon Street Post Office building

Breaking Landmark Blackpool buildings awarded share of major new £1.5bn fund
“For years, the old Post Office has stood as a reminder of how much of Blackpool’s heritage has been left to decline.”
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Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with a constituent

Blackpool residents invited to MP's first Older Persons’ Fair

Chris Webb / Avanti West Coast

'It's easy to change at Preston...we'd be better investing in airport'

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has slammed the Office of Rail and Road’s decision to reject plans for more train services between Blackpool and London, vowing not to let the matter drop.

I'm so disappointed, but this isn't the end of the line for Blackpool

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has urged residents on the Queens Park Estate to take part in a consultation on parking and speeding.

I know parking and speeding are concerns, so let's change things

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has spoken about his own experience of starting work in the hospitality and tourism industry as a teenager, saying he wants young people today to have the same opportunities.

Tourism was my 1st job at 14, I want the same for 100,000s of others

Major £51m property tax reform could save households £800 per year

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has vowed to “fight for the future” of the town’s historic tram fleet as plans continue to secure a permanent home for its heritage collection.

I'm fighting for the future of our 'uniquely-Blackpool' heritage trams

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb hails Katie Donnelli-Hunn after Labour retains Claremont ward after by-election

MP celebrates after Labour retains Blackpool ward after by-election

Blackpool South MP has celebrated the news.

I’m campaigning for more direct trains between Blackpool and London

Chris Webb MP has welcomed the nationwide crackdown.

'Not a victimless crime' - Major crackdown on £1bn waste crime

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for greater context around crime figures for Claremont

Chris Webb MP: This place isn't a statistic, it has brilliant people
“That’s significant progress, and the facts speak for themselves. But there’s still more to do.”
Jack Marshall

Paula Hudgell, Vanessa Sims, Chris Webb MP and Nicola Thorp deliver the petition signatures for the Preston Davey campaign to 10 Downing Street. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Petition for national inquiry into Preston Davey failures sent to PM

Blackpool Council procurement plans to find new developer for site amid arena hopes

Council reveals procurement plans to find new developer for vital site

Counselling in the Community (CITC) has reopened following refurbishment after storm damage 10 months ago

Storm-hit counselling centre reopens after lengthy closure

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb, Blackpool tourism leader Kate Shane and Tourism Minister Steph Peacock at the town's Winter Gardens

We want £30m Labour conference back in Blackpool

'Blackpool is proud' - Teen praised for achieving six Grade 9s despite bullying woes

Teenager praised for achieving six Grade 9s despite bullying woes

Chris Webb MP announces free bus travel for 5,000 disabled people in Blackpool

Free bus travel for 5,000 disabled people in Blackpool

Major crackdown on rogue traders and money laundering targets vape shops and barbers backed by Blackpool MP

Crackdown on rogue traders and money laundering targets vape shops

Campaigners plan to take their fight for a national public inquiry into the 'missed opportunities' to save little Preston Davey to Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street

Help fight for inquiry into missed opportunities to save Preston Davey

Man who admitted harassing Blackpool South MP appears in court

Chris Webb MP with rough sleeper

Government reveals new £1m fund to tackle rough sleeping in Blackpool

The Blackpool Air Show

Fab summer that's not over yet - Searches for Blackpool holidays soar

Chris Webb (left) with members of the Counselling in the Community team at the new hub

Key charity gets huge boost after storm damage threatened closure

'Standards befitting a much larger operation' - Blackpool Airport facilities praised

'Standards of a much larger operation' - Blackpool Airport praised

B&FC in new funding scheme offering student finance outside university route

B&FC in new funding scheme offering student finance outside uni route

Blackpool MP Chris Webb backs Prime Minister Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

'Fair fares, reliable buses' - MP backs Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap

Blackpool South's Labour MP Chris Webb joined Immigration Minister Anna Turley to make a major announcement outside Blackpool's Metropole about its use as an asylum seeker hotel.

Home Office issues update on future asylum seeker use of The Metropole

Immigration Minister Anna Turley was in Blackpool today and answered concerns asylum seekers could be moved to Weeton Barracks after being moved out of Blackpool Metropole Hotel

Breaking Minister responds to rumours asylum seekers to move to Weeton Barracks

'Delivery from Canada' - Update on Little Marton Windmill amid £70,000 restoration

'Delivery from Canada' - Little Marton windmill £70k refurb update

Volunteers at Brunswick Community Gardens with some of their home-grown fruit and veg

9 proud pictures of new community gardens officially unveiled

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for urgent mental health support in the town after welcoming a £343 million government investment in adult mental health services.

We have a mental health crisis in Blackpool and we need urgent support

Labour candidate Chris Webb celebrates with his wife Portia and baby Cillian Douglas Webb after winning the Blackpool South by-election following the count at Blackpool Sports Centre, Blackpool. The by-election was triggered after the resignation of Scott Benton. Picture date: Friday May 3, 2024.

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Blackpool Airport's encouraging passenger update ahead of Southport Flower Show 2026

Blackpool Airport's encouraging passenger update ahead of major event

'It's my job to ensure Blackpool South gets the attention it deserves'

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, has backed moves by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to cut business rates by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

'Hospitality is our identity' - MP backs Prime Minister's 20% tax cut

'I'm born and bred Blackpool' - Chris Webb MP on challenges, investment & future plan

'I'm born and bred Blackpool' - MP on challenges, investment & future

Council welcomes new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness

Blackpool Council responds to PM Burnham's pledge to end homelessness

Blackpool Airport statement on flights to and from destinations around the world

Blackpool Airport statement on planes flying to global destinations

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb formally applies for South Shore banking hub after final bank closure last year

MP formally applies for banking hub after final bank closure last year

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