BLACKPOOL Council has awarded the management of the town's 18-hole municipal golf course to a private company for the next 25 years - if it hits investment targets.

Mack Trading, based in Kent, was awarded the contract last week. It will take over the day-to-day running of Stanley Park Golf Course from the council.

The initial contract will last 10 years but will be extended by a further 15 if the operator invests at least £300,000 during the period.

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