Locals call for action on derelict buildings

ONE of Cork’s most historic communities has called for an aggressive and coordinated assault on dereliction to restore their village to its former glory.

Community leaders in Blackpool said the city council must get tough with the owners of dozens of derelict buildings blighting their area.

They made their call as city councillors adopted a new draft local area plan (LAP) for the area which sets out a vision for the historic Blackpool village centre.