Motorhome park proposed for Blackpool Central arena site

Summarised from LancsLive's report · Updated 26 Oct, 08:01 · Archive

A campaigners' group is proposing a motorhome park for the Blackpool Central site earmarked for a 20,000-seat arena.

The CAMpRA campaign group has proposed converting the Blackpool Central site into a dedicated motorhome and campervan park, known as an Aire. Campaigners argue the scheme would provide a 'massive boost' for the town's tourism, with motorhome visitors spending money in local restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. They note that motorhomes are self-contained with their own kitchen and bathroom facilities, so no new toilet blocks or amenities would need to be built.

The Blackpool Central site is currently earmarked for a £300 million leisure and regeneration development headed by Blackpool Council. Among the proposals for the site is a 20,000-seat arena, dubbed the 'Phoenix Arena', championed by Blackpool South MP Chris Webb. Blackpool Council is proceeding with a new procurement process to find an investor-developer for the leisure scheme, with a partner expected to be announced in the new year.

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In this story: Blackpool Central · CAMpRA · Blackpool Council · Chris Webb

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