Central Drive - Masterplan
The council has created a 25-year vision for the Revoe area of Blackpool, to improve the neighbourhood and rejuvenate areas including Central Drive and Library Square. The plan has been submitted by masterplanner GL Hearn to the council for sign-off. Revoelution, a residents committee formed to drive regeneration in Revoe, supported the creation of the masterplan. Improvements to existing housing stock and a boost to connectivity through the creation of green routes are among the proposals. Tree planting and new paving are aimed at revamping the street scene along with the creation of spaces for community initiatives. A study, conducted last year by the Ministery of Housing, Communities & Local Government, found that Central Drive was the second most deprived community in the country, based on factors including i ncome, employment, crime, education, health, housing, and local environment. The Government data showed tha