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£90M Plan Threatens Homes in Blackpool's Poorest Area

1/1/2026

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In Blackpool, a £90 million plan will evict hundreds of families from one of country's poorest neighborhoods.
Four hundred homes will be demolished this summer to be replaced by 230 properties under government proposals.
Critics, including local residents and Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool, say the plan will worsen the housing crisis due to Blackpool's scarce social housing and high demand.
The council defends the project as essential for regeneration.

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In Blackpool, a £90 million plan will evict hundreds of families from one of country's poorest neighborhoods.
Four hundred homes will be demolished this summer to be replaced by 230 properties under government proposals.
Critics, including local residents and Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool, say the plan will worsen the housing crisis due to Blackpool's scarce social housing and high demand.
The council defends the project as essential for regeneration.