The 57-year-old, who grew up in the town and still lives there, said Fleetwood would be given a massive boost if a new leisure amenity could be built on the seafront site, which could offer an arcade, a beach bar and a function room for bands.<\/p>\n
“We really need some more positive things to happen to Fleetwood and this would bring people onto the seafront and make use of that empty space,” she said.<\/p>\n
Couch, who was awarded an MBE for services to women’s boxing in the UK, said the town is desperately in need of new amenities to kickstart tourism, investment and a positive boost for residents.<\/p>\n
She said: “When Fleetwood had its pier it attracted people from outside the town and they’d spend time and money here.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been speaking to some of Fleetwood’s business people, I’ve approached the former mayor of Wyre, councillor Jane Preston, and they think it’s a good idea.<\/p>\n
“There’s a long way to go and discussions to be had, but if we bring people together I’m sure we can make things happen.”<\/p>\n
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The town lost its pier when it burnt down in September 2008 [PA Media]<\/p>\n
Couch said she had spoken with Mike Simmon, also known as entertainer Joey Blower, who took on a long-term lease of the pier site with Wyre council and at one time proposed to put a hotel on the site<\/a>, and he expressed interest in her proposals.<\/p>\n A meeting between interested parties has now been arranged for 12 December to discuss ideas and possible ways ahead.<\/p>\n Residents awoke to see huge plumes of smoke and flames leaping from the pier on 9 September 2008.<\/p>\n Despite the efforts of more than 70 firefighters, the historic boardwalk was completely engulfed.<\/p>\n Within a few weeks the site had been demolished and cleared and despite efforts to redevelop the site, it remains untouched, the Local Democracy Reporting Service<\/a> said.<\/p>\n Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds<\/a>\u00a0and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer<\/a>. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.<\/p>\n More on this story