Cllr. Kenneth O'Flynn has welcomed the proposed Blackpool Development Plan which is to be voted upon shortly by members of Cork City Council.

Cllr. Kenneth O'Flynn has welcomed the proposed Blackpool Development Plan which is to be voted upon shortly by members of Cork City Council.



Speaking on this the Northside Councillor said that there have been certain criticisms raised with regards to the issue of dereliction. O’Flynn however said that he feels under the leadership of the new City Manager, Tim Lucey, the issues relating to dereliction will be tackled. O’Flynn said; “Speaking to the new manager last Monday at a private meeting, he certainly inspired me with confidence that he is willing to take action on these issues and work with public representatives to make the Plan work for the benefit of Blackpool.”



O’Flynn did however stress that the spine plan for Blackpool must be completed before the new plan can be put into action. On this he said; “the finger posts to Blackpool Village must be erected, the ornamental plaques indicating the lanes of old Blackpool must be laid and a map must be put in place on the plaza outlining the historical areas of interest in Blackpool.”



On the continued issue of flooding O’Flynn said; “the threat of flooding in Blackpool remains for residents and business alike. I have stressed that provisions be made to combat this and find a solution to stop the flooding as presently businesses in Blackpool are finding it increasingly difficult to be insured as a consequence of the flooding.”



O’Flynn concluded by saying when the spine plan is completed and the proposed Blackpool Development Plan implemented, the area will have the potential to be one of the cities primary locations.