Considering transferring to foster with us?

The process to transfer is straightforward.

As an approved carer, you'll be offered all the same support and time as someone at the beginning of their fostering journey.

ℹ️ blackpool.gov.uk/fostering

We’re inviting all social workers and family workers (plus those training to be!) to our next recruitment event.

📅 Saturday 20 April, 11am-1pm

📍 North Family Hub (Dingle Avenue, FY3 7NX)

Learn more and what Blackpool Council has to offer.

No booking required. Just drop in!

Measles - Is your child protected?

Just two doses of the MMR vaccine provide lifelong protection.

Check your child’s Red Book or contact your GP to make sure they’re up to date.

For more info, visit: nhs.uk/MMR

The following roads will be closed to traffic on Sunday 21 April from 8.30am to 3pm for the Blackpool Marathon:

⛔️ Prom between Gynn Square and Squires Gate Lane
⛔️ Freemantle Avenue
⛔️ Abercorn Place between Freemantle Avenue and Prom

Please plan extra time for your journey.

🏃 Get active this spring!

🟢 See Active Blackpool’s classes and facilities ⤏ nhs.uk/BetterHealth

🟣 Find home workout videos, fitness programmes, tips and info from the NHS ⤏ tinyurl.com/GetActiveNHS

🎾 Active Blackpool and We Do Tennis C.I.C. are holding free Tennis Family Fun Day sessions at Stanley Park and Claremont Park.

🎾 Stanley Park - Sat 27 April, 10am-12noon

🎾 Claremont Park - Sat 27 April, 1.30pm-3.30pm

See more info and book your place → tinyurl.com/BpoolFreeTenni…

Eligible parents of two year olds can now apply for 15 hours free childcare per week.

For more info and to find out how to apply, visit: bit.ly/GOVUK-Childcar…

✉️ To vote by post in the Blackpool South by-election and the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner election, you must submit your application by 5pm today (Wed 17 April).

You can apply for a postal vote online. Visit: gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

🐘 Have you seen Elmer and his friends dotted around the town? The much-loved patchwork elephant and many of his uniquely decorated friends have taken over Blackpool!

🔗 Read more ⇢ elmerblackpool.co.uk/art-trail/

Download the FREE Elmer Blackpool trail app ⇢ elmerblackpool.co.uk/app/

We’re inviting all social workers and family workers (plus those training to be!) to our next recruitment event.

📅 Saturday 20 April, 11am-1pm

📍 North Family Hub (Dingle Avenue, FY3 7NX)

Learn more and what Blackpool Council has to offer.

No booking required. Just drop in!

Are you ready to vote on Thursday 2 May?

📋 Register to vote (deadline 11.59pm TONIGHT): gov.uk/register-to-vo…

✉️ Apply for a postal vote: gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

👩 Register to vote by proxy: gov.uk/apply-proxy-vo…

🪪 Get free photo ID: electoralcommission.org.uk/VoterID

You must register to vote by 11.59pm tonight (Tues 16 April) to vote in the elections on 2 May!

Registering online takes just 5 minutes.

Visit: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Not sure if you’re already registered? Call 📞 01253 477490 or 01253 477161 to check.

ℹ️ COVID SPRING BOOSTERS

Get your Covid spring booster at our drop in clinics - no appointment needed! (eligibility applies).

See info, eligibility criteria and clinic dates: blackpool.gov.uk/Vaccinations

Find more ways to get your Covid vaccinations: nhs.uk/covidvaccinati…

❕ You must register to vote by 11.59pm tomorrow (Tuesday 16 April) to vote in the elections on 2 May!

Registering online takes just 5 minutes.

Visit ⇢ gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Not sure if you’re already registered? Call 📞 01253 477490 or 01253 477161 to check.

ℹ️ Got an enquiry about council services?

Our Customer First team are holding their next drop in at Library@thegrange (Bathurst Ave, FY3 7RW).

Pop along between 10am & 12noon tomorrow (Tues 16 April).

❤ Do you know your numbers?

Get your blood pressure, pulse and cholesterol checked at our walk-in clinics.

It only takes around 10 minutes. No appointment needed!

For upcoming clinic dates and locations, visit: blackpool.gov.uk/KnowYourNumbers

Organise a FREE Play Street on your road and give children a chance to...
⭐️ Have fun and make friends
⭐️ Learn new skills and independence
⭐️ Enjoy being outside in the fresh air
⭐️ Feel happy and safe within their community

Find out more and apply ⤑ blackpool.gov.uk/playstreets

🌱EnvecoBlackpool have started spraying weeds across the town 🌱

The weed spraying service manages areas such as roads, footpaths, parks and open spaces to prevent problem weeds that can eventually cause obstructions and slip/trip hazards.

🔗enveconw.co.uk/weedspraying/

Are you ready to vote on Thursday 2 May?

📋 Register to vote: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

✉️ Apply for a postal vote: gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

🪪 Apply for photo ID: electoralcommission.org.uk/VoterID

For full info, visit blackpool.gov.uk/Elections

Are you ready to quit smoking?

🟢 Call our FREE helpline on 0808 1964324 or visit: healthierblackpool.co.uk/Smokefree

🟣 Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app

🟢 Self-refer to Smokefree Blackpool: tinyurl.com/SmokefreeBPLSe…

🟣 See info & advice from the NHS: nhs.uk/QuitSmoking