Blackpool Council has agreed to provide funding so that the electrical problems that caused the temporary closure of its Tramtown museum can be repaired. Working with Chris Webb, the MP for Blackpool South, the Council has agreed to user some of the Pride in Place Impact Fund to cover the cost of repairs so that the Rigby Road building can re-open. Mr Webb had secured this funding from the government for use across Blackpool. Repair work has already started so that the museum can open in early March, ready for the summer season.
Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “I have always been committed to celebrating our Blackpool heritage and our trams and I share people’s strength of feeling about protecting our proud history.
“This money will allow us to carry out some temporary repairs to the electrics so that Tramtown can reopen while we focus on a funding bid for a more permanent home."
“The other week I spoke to some of the really passionate volunteers at Tramtown and hopefully this news will be a relief to them that they can get back into the building that they care so passionately about.”
Cllr LynnWilliams and Chris Gibbons MP at Tramtown. (Blackpool Council)
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