Blackpool, the vibrant seaside resort loved by many, is facing a major problem that is driving tourists away. Derelict properties, including abandoned cannabis farms, are wreaking havoc on the town, leading to an increase in anti-social behavior and a decline in holidaymakers.
Hoteliers group StayBlackpool is sounding the alarm, urging the council to take strict measures against irresponsible owners and tackle this blight head-on.
Ian White, a director of StayBlackpool, didn't mince his words when he addressed the full council meeting on Wednesday. He expressed his frustration, saying: "Having moved to Blackpool in 2005, I see many of the abandoned buildings still the same 20 years later.
Are the owners being chased, are the owners being charged council tax, business rates or both to encourage them to deal with what are often dangerous eyesores?" Mr White emphasised the detrimental impact these neglected properties have on the community, stating: "These properties become magnets for crime and anti-social behavior.
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