Morecambe Town Council is calling on all residents to have their say on proposals to safeguard the Frontierland site.
Following the land's recent purchase by Lancaster City Council, members of Morecambe Town Council have viewed the 7.4-acre Frontierland site to assess its potential, after it has sat vacant since the theme park closed over twenty years ago.
The recent acquisition has sparked interest from a number of developers and Lancaster City Council is keeping an open mind as to how the plot could be redeveloped, seeking expressions of interest from 'all sectors of the market’.
In a briefing document, the City Council said it plans to draw up a comprehensive development brief for the site that will identify "how respective uses can be brought together to deliver an imaginative high quality, sustainable development which is appropriate to the transformational nature of the opportunity and the surroundings".
Morecambe Town Council say they wish to represent the views of local people and you can have your say by answering their quick survey here. There will also be a drop-in session for residents held on Monday, February 6 at Morecambe Town Hall between 5.30-9.30pm.
Cllr Cary Matthews, Chairman of Morecambe Town Council, said: ‘’Following the exciting news that Eden Project Morecambe has been given the green light, I'm equally excited that Lancaster City Council has sought expressions of interest for the Frontierland site.
‘’This redevelopment will complement the transformation of the area and unlock the huge potential of our town. Morecambe Town Council is keen to engage with residents, Lancaster City Council, and other stakeholders as much as possible during the next few months, to ensure the future of Morecambe is in the hands of our community."
Morecambe Town Councillor Bill Jackson said: ‘’We have been actively canvassing the opinions of residents in Morecambe with a view to determining the wishes of local people in respect of this high-profile site which has been left dormant, derelict and an eyesore for far too long.
‘’Now that Lancaster City Council own the site, we now have an opportunity to create a site that is an asset to the town and at the same time an attraction to visitors. To achieve this, we need to present a realistic and achievable vision for the area to the City Council for their consideration, which is economically viable, supported by local people and benefits residents and visitors alike."
Morecambe Town Councillor Margaret Pattison added: "Morecambe is the best kept secret of the north. Eden has helped to put us back on the map and this site could see our town prosper even further.
‘’This community consultation is aimed at gathering feedback on the future of the Frontierland site and we want to hear from as many people as possible. It's our town and we need to protect it for future generations."
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