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Investing in Blackpool’s Hospices
When we talk about dignity, compassion and community care, few places embody these values as powerfully as Trinity Hospice and Brian House. These incredible institutions on the Fylde Coast do more than provide end of life care – they offer hope, comfort and peace to individuals and their families at the most challenging moments of their lives.
New government scheme offers working-class young people opportunities in Whitehall
Bright young people from places like Blackpool have been shut out of the corridors of power for too long. Now, with a Labour government in place – one with more women, working-class people and northerners than we’ve ever seen before – that’s changing.
Backing Blackpool’s small businesses – a bold plan for local growth
Small businesses are the beating heart of Blackpool. I’m proud to support the Labour Government’s new SME Strategy – a bold, practical plan that puts small and medium-sized businesses at the very centre of our economic recovery and national growth.
Joint statement on Blackpool Adult Social Care Services CQC report – by Chris Webb MP and Lorraine Beavers MP
The CQC has today rated Blackpool Adult Social Care Services as Inadequate. Our people deserve better care, improved support and maximised independence.
Beyond the Prom - my summer roadshow
While millions enjoy our iconic promenade this summer, I’ll be heading Beyond the Prom – to meet you, listen to you and take action in every corner of Blackpool South.
Remembering Blackpool’s unsung war hero: Sgt Leonard Briggs
I’m proud to share some long-overdue recognition for a remarkable but often overlooked group of World War II heroes – the RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU). These were the unarmed airmen who flew alone, deep into enemy territory, to gather vital intelligence that helped win the war. Among them was one of Blackpool’s own.
£15.3 million secured for Blackpool town centre
More fantastic news for Blackpool – the government has now confirmed that our town will receive its full £15.3 million allocation from the Levelling Up Fund.
Childhood in Crisis: why Blackpool can’t be ignored any longer
Growing up in Blackpool, poverty wasn’t a policy discussion – it was a daily reality. I know what it’s like to go without, to see stress etched into the faces of hardworking parents, and to wonder why the opportunities available elsewhere never seem to reach your street. That lived experience shaped who I am today. And it’s why, as the MP for my hometown, tackling child poverty is my most urgent priority.
Tourism works for Blackpool – We need to back it
Blackpool’s always been a place that welcomes people. We’ve done it for generations. Families from across the country have made memories here. But tourism isn’t just about holidays. It’s about jobs, pride and building a better future for our town.
Creativity knows no bounds in Blackpool’s Centre for Independent Living
I found out about the incredible work coming out of the pARTnership – a project bringing together artists with learning disabilities to develop their skills and showcase their creativity.
Employment support in Blackpool: Launching the Connect to Work programme
A new government-funded scheme will support disabled people, those living with health conditions, and residents facing complex barriers to employment to find work, stay in it and thrive.
Funding for Primary Steps saved after pressure from Blackpool and beyond
Primary Steps is run by the Royal Ballet School – one of the best in the world – and it gives children from working-class towns like Blackpool the chance to experience top-class dance training.
A year listening, a future advocating: Improving SEND provision in Blackpool
As the school year ends, I’ve been thinking about everything I’ve seen in our schools this year. Some of the visits that stuck with me the most were to our three SEND schools – Highfurlong, Woodlands, and Park Academy.
RISE and Shine: Highfield Leadership Academy chosen for government support programme
Highfield Leadership Academy is one of the first 200 schools selected to take part in the Department for Education’s new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence initiative (RISE). This will drive up standards at the school and give 1,100 pupils in Blackpool South a better chance of academic success.
The government’s Better Futures fund will change lives in Blackpool
The government has announced a landmark fund to improve the outcomes of children in England – the biggest of its kind anywhere in the world.
Inspiring Futures: Blackpool’s pop-up science museum
At Gateway Academy, a local primary school in our community, I was invited to the launch of a pop-up science museum – the brainchild of 10-year-old Poppy Docherty, a young scientist with ambition well beyond her years.
Taking action on pollution in our sea
Blackpool’s coastline is part of who we are. It’s where generations of families have walked, played and paddled. It’s the backdrop to our lives and a source of pride for our town. But under the Conservatives and on the watch of United Utilities, our coastal waters have been shamelessly polluted.
Making Lytham Road safe again – and bringing pride back to South Shore
Lytham Road has been selected as a target area for the Safer Streets Summer Initiative – a national campaign led by Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables, with support from the Home Office.
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It’s time to back our young people
House of Wingz is a hub of creativity offering young people in Blackpool a place to learn, connect and express themselves through hip hop culture. The work happening here lifts ambition, builds confidence and creates opportunities and a new report tells us why that’s exactly what our young people need.

