Guidance from Blackpool Council’s Get Started team has helped a Blackpool woman open her own new vegetarian and vegan café and takeaway in the town.



Sarah Fox recently threw open the doors of her new business, PL. Greens on Mere Road, and is starting to build up a number of satisfied customers.

She commented: “I have had a varied career from building houses, being a postman, doing gardening to working in the education sector. However, after my last contract came to an end I applied for lots of different jobs with no success. This disappointment made me start to think about and explore other options including working for myself.

“I have been vegetarian for 35 years and thought that there was an opportunity to widen the choice in Blackpool for people looking for vegan and vegetarian menus or who simply just love fresh, good food! I realised that if I didn’t try now that I would be kicking myself in the future.”

PL. Greens offers a range of food including: salads, soups, sweet treats and hot food and its owner prides herself on buying ingredients from a number of local suppliers.

Sarah, added: “Setting up the business has been an exciting challenge. I got some great advice and valuable support from the Get Started team at Blackpool Council. I would recommend that anyone who is considering opening a business should have a chat with the team.”

Cllr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member Responsible for Regeneration, Enterprise and Economic Development, said: “It is always goods news when people set up new businesses in Blackpool and also choose to use suppliers in the region. It leads to the creation of a dynamic community.

“Our business support team has helped many start-up and developing companies in the town. I wish Sarah all the best on her exciting new journey.”

The Get Started service is available for Blackpool residents looking to start a new business. People have access to seminars and a dedicated business advisor to provide guidance. Running alongside existing services a new scheme ‘You Can Do It’ offers specific support to 18 to 25-year-olds thinking about launching a business.

To find out more about Get Started call 01253 477147 or email getstarted@blackpool.gov.uk.

PL. Greens, 1C Mere Road, Blackpool FY3 9AU.

Just off Whitegate Drive and close to Stanley Park. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am-5.30pm