Blackpool Business News

It looks like a new addition is coming to Abingdon Street! 💈➡️💰

Cash Traders appears to be taking over the former barbershop premises on Abingdon Street.

Keep an eye on the Prom! 🐴✨

Word on the street is that landau carriage prices might be going up, but nothing official has been confirmed yet.

With running costs, feed, and maintenance going up everywhere, it’s no big surprise the talk is happening. But for now, the council tariffs stay as they are.

We’ll keep you posted as soon as any official updates land!

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Blackpool’s independent nightlife and creative landscape is getting a major upgrade. Stephen Pierre, the popular owner behind Blackpool's famous Galleon Bar, has formally revealed that transformation work is officially underway on his latest commercial venture: a two-floor hybrid venue combining a retro arcade, craft bar, and live art gallery.

The Lowdown:The Concept: The new multi-level space is designed to blend nostalgic arcade gaming and contemporary local artwork with a modern bar environment, riding the massive nationwide boom in "experiential hospitality." 🕹️🎨🍸

The Location & Impact: Taking over a prominent town-centre footprint, the project reclaims commercial space to create a year-round, weather-proof destination aimed at both local creatives and evening visitors.The Local Platform: Beyond drinks and gaming, the dedicated gallery floor will showcase Fylde Coast artists, musicians, and performers, offering homegrown talent a permanent high-street platform.

The BBNews Angle: The day-to-day "Dirt" of fitting out a multi-story venue in the town centre is a chaotic mix of building inspections, acoustic insulation, trade delays, and dusty site boots. It takes serious financial guts and patience. But the "Clouds" show why this project is pure commercial genius. Modern consumers—especially younger adults and social groups—don't just want a quiet pint anymore; they want an experience. By fusing retro gaming nostalgia with local arts and craft beverages, the venue diversifies Blackpool’s evening economy beyond traditional pubs. It keeps footfall moving through our town centre long after the sun goes down!

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Rebellion is the biggest independently run Punk Festival in the UK and it's the biggest and best event of the year for Blackpool town centre and the hospitality trade - the cafés, bars and restaurants all benefit.

Pints poured, chairs full, tills ringing. This is what August in Blackpool is for..

Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn..

☀️ COUNCIL SAYS NO TO OUTSIDE TABLES AS LOCAL FOOD SPOTS MISS OUT IN THE HEAT ☀️

Local food venues around the North Shore tram station area are hitting a wall this summer after being denied permission to set up outdoor seating.

With hot weather drawing people out across the coast, outdoor dining is a huge footfall driver. For small, independent eateries already fighting high overheads and quiet periods, missing out on sunny days makes an already tough trading climate even harder.

Many shop owners feel that allowing a few tables outside could make all the difference—bringing vital life, atmosphere, and extra customer seating to the area during peak weather.

POLICE CRACKDOWN IS WORKING? 👀🛴

Not a single escooter spotted in Blackpool town centre in the last 3 days.

Town centre finally feels safe to walk through again, or are we killing a cheap way for people to get around?

What do YOU think — ban them for good or bring back proper rules for them? 👇