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Noticed a change in your body recently? If you've:
▪️Got an unexplained pain that won't go away
▪️Found blood in your poo or pee
▪️Lost weight without trying
▪️Found a lump you didn't have before
Please get it checked out as soon as possible.
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Blackpool Council retweeted
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For more information on measles and how to protect yourself and your little ones, read our blog post.
🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/05…
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We’ve submitted our planning application for the Blackpool Beach Management scheme.
Visit the online planning portal and use the reference 26/0084 to view the documents and submit comments: blackpool.gov.uk/planningsea…
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Preparation works for the Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme are ongoing, with the road closure now in place until Friday 6 March 2026.
Work on the beach and revetment is still due to start in spring.
Find out more: blackpool.gov.uk/Anchorsholm…
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🌲 A record-breaking 550 volunteers joined this year’s Christmas tree planting on the Fylde Sand Dunes.
The recycled trees help trap sand and form new dunes, strengthening natural flood defences.
Find out more about the Fylde Sand Dunes Project: bit.ly/FyldeSandDunes
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• HELP IS AVAILABLE • If you're struggling with the cost of food and essentials, there are organisations that can help with emergency support, including food banks and community groceries.
Find a full list of local places offering help with food ⇢ tinyurl.com/FYI-help-with-fo…
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Find ways to save energy in your home. The government's household energy page will give you suggestions on alterations you can make to your home that can help you save on your energy usage.
If you’re looking for ways to save energy in your home, visit ⇢ gov.uk/improve-energy-effici…
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🚧 Princes Way will close at the junction with Queens Promenade from 27 January to 28 February 2026.
This is to enable the installation of construction compounds for the Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme.
Find out more: blackpool.gov.uk/Anchorsholm…
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✉️ Did you know you can vote by post?.
Remember, if you applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, you’ll need to re-apply by 31 January 2026. Otherwise, your postal vote will expire.
To learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/PostVoteApply
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• WE'RE HIRING • Ready for a change this year?
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Resilience Support Worker ⇢ tinyurl.com/RSWJan26
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Grundy Art Gallery's winter programme launches this weekend.
Come along Saturday 24 January from 2pm to 4pm for the special launch event. All are welcome!
Find out more: tinyurl.com/GrundyWinter26
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Carleton Cemetery is getting a pet crematorium, giving animal owners the opportunity to say goodbye to their beloved companions in a supportive setting.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/CarletonPetCrem
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🌊 Site works for the Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme begin next week with the establishment of the construction compounds.
To enable the works, Princes Way will close from 27 January to 28 February at the Queen’s Promenade junction.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/ACPSJan26
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Find ways to save energy in your home💡The government's household energy page will give you suggestions on alterations you can make to your home that can help you save on your energy usage.
If you’re looking for ways to save energy in your home, visit ➡️gov.co.uk/improve-energy-eff…
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✅ Boost your skills and confidence in 2026!
Blackpool Learning Rooms has FREE and low-cost courses for Blackpool residents aged 19
From ICT, Maths, and employability skills to cooking and photography workshops - there’s something for everyone!
🔗 blackpool.gov.uk/LearningRoo…
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⭐️Ready for a new start in 2026? • Take a look at some of our latest jobs...
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Assistant Cook (Armfield) ⇢ tinyurl.com/AC-Jan26
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