Pride in Fleetwood Consultation

Respondents discussed the lack of family venues in Fleetwood, how this drives spending outside of the area/reduce visitor numbers, and isolates those who struggle to travel. Suggestions included ...

• Soft play or similar for families with young children
• Activities for older children eg, trampoline parks, climbing centres or bowling
• Large leisure facilities to draw in visitors and support locals
• Venues and/or event spaces which could be used by local music/dance/drama groups
• Maximising the potential of Marine Hall including a public cafe/bar.

Leisure amenities ... Visitors and residents felt access to simple amenities would be a low-cost way to increase tourism and benefit the community.

• Motorhome park with charging points and facilities
• Public showers for visitors to the beach
• Air pumps for paddleboards
• Water fountains
• Storage lockers

Pier site and Promenade ... Improving and revitalising this area was seen as a way to increase tourism and benefit residents.

• Pier site and Promenade to be tidied and made accessible
• Pier site development eg. boardwalk/jetty, entertainment complex
• Increased retail opportunities eg. ice cream/coffee stalls on Promenade

Lord Street and beyond ... A lack of diversity in local shopping opportunities was highlighted along with poor accessibility and a need to improve the appearance of the area. Suggestions included ...

• A more uniform appearance to shop fronts and a Victorian-style canopy for bad weather
• Repairing the road/pavement surfaces and pedestrianisation (except for the trams)
• Highlighting existing architecture and heritage
• Increasing the diversity of the shops and supporting independent businesses
• Maximising the potential of Fleetwood Market - increasing the offer, times and facilities

New business ... Support for start-ups and help for young people looking to establish a new business.

• Reduced rent schemes
• Community competitions for start-up investment
• Support packages for young people
• Increased availability of small spaces/pop-up shops

Affinity Lancashire Outlet ... The outlet lies outside the scope of Pride in Fleetwood but these suggestions reflected the community needs

• Improved transport connections to the Town Centre
• Introduction of family venues eg. soft play, trampoline park, bowling
• Increased diversity of shops and venues
• Regular themed events eg. Christmas markets