October in Blackpool: what’s on
October brings a packed calendar to Blackpool, with theatres, seafront venues and attractions across the resort hosting comedy, concerts, family shows and tribute nights throughout the…
Introducing The Blackpool Student Edit: A New Guide for Blackpool’s Growing Student Community
Blackpool BIDs are delighted to announce the launch of The Blackpool Student Edit, a brand-new digital guide created with Blackpool & The Fylde College to help…
£250m Silicon Sands Boost: What HOCHTIEF’s Appointment Means for Blackpool Town Centre
Major tech investment is coming to Blackpool, and the knock-on benefits for our town centre, retail, and tourism businesses could be huge. Blackpool Council has named…
Keeping Blackpool Clean and Welcoming: Our Environment Team in Action
A clean, well-presented town centre is one of the simplest ways to make Blackpool feel welcoming — for the people who live here, the businesses who…
Paddy McGuinness Named Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Star for 2026
BBC Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness will switch on the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations at this year’s Switch-On event on Friday 4th September 2026 – and for Blackpool’s…
What Blackpool’s UK City of Culture 2029 Bid Could Mean for Local Businesses
We’re backing Blackpool’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 – and for our members, the opportunity on the table is significant. Blackpool has been…
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool return for 2026
Blackpool BID is delighted to confirm that dates have been announced for this year’s World Fireworks Championship Blackpool – one of the resort’s biggest autumn crowd-pullers…
We’re Proud to Back the Bid for Blackpool to Become UK City of Culture 2029
We’re proud to be backing the bid for Blackpool to become UK City of Culture 2029 – and we’re calling on our members, town centre businesses…
Blackpool Set for 14,000 New Jobs and £14bn Boost as Silicon Sands Gathers Pace
Blackpool is being tipped as a rising hub for digital innovation, with the Silicon Sands project at the heart of the town’s tech-led regeneration story. The…
North Pier Sold in £10m Investment Deal
Blackpool’s oldest pier is set for a major new chapter, after North Pier was sold to London-registered company Okken Limited, which has pledged £10 million to…
Construction begins on Multiversity Campus in Blackpool town centre
We’re delighted to see the construction now underway on Blackpool and The Fylde College’s new Multiversity campus. This is a major development that will bring real…
Protecting and enhancing town centre businesses in Blackpool
We’re partnering with Blackpool Council to launch a new Town Centre Shutters pilot scheme. The initiative is designed to give businesses peace of mind with enhanced…