Chair Ray Harmer hopes the development will 're-energise' the sea front
Peel Commissioners says it's 'really positive' that its plans for a new community facility on Marine Parade have been approved.
The local authority hopes to start the build - which will feature a cafe, two function rooms and new public toilets - this winter.
Peel Commissioners has previously said the area was ‘underused’ and the sports area could be located elsewhere.
Chair Ray Harmer says the development should 're-energise' the town and the far end of the promenade.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him:
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