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#UK #Government guidance allows #English councils to create new local authority bus companies (LABCos) after the Bus Services Act 2025 removed the previous restriction. The guidance outlines legal, financial, governance and operational issues councils should consider before setting one up. A LABCo is optional and one of several ways to improve bus services, alongside franchising and enhanced partnerships. Councils must assess the benefits, funding, leadership, skills and long-term sustainability before proceeding. They can create a new company or buy an existing operator, with options to run services independently or as part of wider transport arrangements. The guidance also covers procurement, subsidy control, employment matters and local government changes. Existing LABCos include #Blackpool Transport, #Ipswich Buses, #Nottingham City #Transport, Reading Buses and Warrington’s Own Buses. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/establishing-a-new-local-authority-bus-company-labco

🚆 The 09:18 Northern service from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool North is on time, Platform 2. 2-4 cycle spaces on board. Blackpool is 17°C, clear sky and Activity Status: Safe. Sunset at 21:32. 🚴 https://westyorkshirecycling.co.uk/2026/04/12/bradford-interchange/ #Bradford #Blackpool #Cycling

🇬🇧 Nine places have been longlisted for #UK #City of #Culture 2029: #Blackpool, Inverness-Highland, Ipswich, #Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, #Portsmouth, #Sheffield, #Swindon and Wrexham. Each will receive £60,000 to develop their full bids, with the winner set to receive £10 million to deliver a year-long cultural programme. Previous winners have seen increased #tourism, investment and local participation. The announcement coincides with over 230 towns registering interest in the inaugural UK Town of Culture competition, open to applications until 31 March 2026. The winner of the City of Culture will be announced later this year. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-city-of-culture-2029-longlist-revealed

Step into Christmas. Winter Gardens and Opera House Theatre. #tickets #blackpool #uktheatre #concert https://www.uktw.co.uk/L1126973319/