The police station, which closed in 2018 when officers moved to a new state-of-the-art base on Gerry Richardson Way in Marton, had stood empty ever since. | National World

placeholder image — The police station, which closed in 2018 when officers moved to a new state-of-the-art base on Gerry Richardson Way in Marton, had stood empty ever since. | National World

9 pictures as Blackpool’s skyline changes forever with £300m Central scheme clearing police station site

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Published 5th Oct 2025, 06:00 GMT

The last traces of one of Blackpool’s most familiar public buildings are gone, with the former police station and magistrates’ court now completely demolished.

After months of demolition work, the once-dominant Bonny Street Police Station and neighbouring courthouse - both brutalist landmarks dating back to the 1960s - have been flattened, leaving a vast, level site ready for redevelopment.

Asphalt is already being laid across the cleared area, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the town’s most significant regeneration schemes.

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9. Former courthouse and police station flattened for £300m Blackpool Central Development

Blackpool Council has since relaunched efforts to secure new investment, appointing a property marketing agent to attract international backers. | National World

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9 pictures as Blackpool’s skyline changes forever with £300m Central scheme clearing police station site

The last traces of one of Blackpool’s most familiar public buildings are gone, with the former police station and magistrates’ court now completely demolished.

9. Former courthouse and police station flattened for £300m Blackpool Central Development

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