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April 2024

New Webpage Available for Swimming Provision Information in Fylde

Plan for Future of Kirkham Pool Approved

March 2024

Swimming Pool Support Fund Phase 2 Application Successful!

Ballam Road Car Park in Lytham to Become Public Pay-And-Display

Consultation on Parish Councils for Ansdell and Lytham

New Business? Sign Up For A Digital Marketing Masterclass With Boost Flying Start!

Fylde Garden Waste Subscriptions Now Open For 2024/25

Fylde’s Tree Planting Programme Gets Going With Public Planting Events

January 2024

Fylde Ice Festival 2024 Coming to Kirkham in February

Kirkham Futures: Poulton Street Road Closure Extended Until Friday 9 February

Fylde Christmas Tree Collection Raises £19,275 for Trinity Hospice

Household Support Fund Still Available for Fylde Residents

Further Healthy Weight Services Funding Secured as CHANGE Weight Management Programme Continues to Make Big Difference

Active Lancashire Announces Sport and Leisure Provision Survey In Partnership With Fylde Council

December 2023

Statement on making safe a property on St Andrews Road South

Merry Christmas from the Leader of Fylde Council

Empty Homes Fund to Help Turn Vacant Residences into Affordable Housing

Fylde Sand Dunes Project Budget Increase Approved

Kirkham Futures: Full tenders invited to refurbish former TSB/Charity Girls School

Stand Aside John Lewis – The Fabulous Festive Fylde Advert Has Dropped

Could your project benefit from a £5,000 grant through Fylde’s Community Wellbeing Fund?

Proposed consultation on new parish councils for Lytham and Ansdell

Council Resolves to Part Fund Works to Prevent Overnight Motorhome Parking on Promenade

Fylde Remembers the Mexico Disaster

Lytham Festival Revised Terms

Warm Spaces Across Fylde: Find Your Nearest Warm Space

Cost of Living Support Still Available for Fylde Residents

Splash Park Still a Smash in Soggy Summer!

Book a tree collection with Trinity Hospice for Christmas 2023!

Bathing Water Quality Classification 2023 Statement

November 2023

Changes to Poulton Street, Kirkham Road Closure

Elf and Safety this Christmas!

Fylde Council Raises Objection with Offshore Wind Farm Proposal

New report showcases Fylde’s Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector

Take “5” This Christmas – Check Food Hygiene Ratings Before You Book

Kirkham Christmas Event Promises a Festive Extravaganza for the Whole Family

St Annes Gears Up for a Dazzling Festive Spectacle

Fylde Nominees In The Finals of The Active Lancashire Awards 2023!

Fylde Council Gives Thanks to Our Volunteer Groups

Talking Bench and Letters To Heaven Post Box Unveiled at Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium

Lytham Set To Light Up For Christmas

Fylde Council Signs Armed Forces Covenant

Fylde Council partners with Boost to provide new funded support to Fylde businesses

Warm Spaces in Fylde: Where to Keep Warm, and Grants Available for Organisations

Remembrance Sunday Road Closures

Fylde Council and Partners Launch Fylde Kids Christmas for 2023

Fylde Council and YMCA Fylde Coast Announce Award From Sport England Swimming Pool Support Fund!

Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2023

Fylde’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Underway For 2023!

Save 25% on Fylde Council’s Long Stay Car Parks This Winter

October 2023

Fylde Businesses Investing Time in Net Zero Challenge

Lytham Claims Gold and Joint Category Winner at Britain in Bloom 2023 National Awards!

More Police Foot Patrols For St Annes: Op Centurion Gets Tough on Anti-Social Behaviour

Fylde Achieve Stunning Results in the North West In Bloom and RHS: It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards 2023!

Lytham Festival Submit Licensing Application for 25,000 People Per Day For 2024 Onwards

St Annes Sea Wall Project Suspended Until 2030 Due to Cost Increases and Focus Shifts to The Island Masterplan

Lytham Festival Creates £9 Million Boost To The Fylde Coast Economy

Active Lancashire Publish Report on Swimming Provision in Fylde

Morgan & Morecambe Offshore Wind Farm Transmission Assets Consultation Opens

Lancashire County Council Proposes Restrictions on Motorhome Overnight Promenade Parking

Does your business want to save money and reduce its carbon footprint? Find out more at a Fylde Business Event!

Seasonal Leaf Sweeping Well Underway Across Fylde

Fylde Council Scrutiny Committee Seeks Written Submissions on the Use of Residential Premises as Children’s Homes

AFC Fylde Community Foundation Score A Well-Earned Hattrick Delivering Three UK Share Prosperity Funded Employment & Skills Projects!

Have Your Say in the Fylde Resident’s Survey 2023

Budget Increase – St Annes Levelling Up Bid

Fylde Active Community heroes celebrate together

September 2023

Lytham Clifton St Public Realm Project Public Statement

PSPOs Extended to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Enhance Community Safety

Fylde Council Approves Vital Subsidy to Sustain YMCA St Annes Swimming Pool

Progress on Level Access to Squires Gate Railway Station

Are You Unemployed and Looking for Work? Fylde’s New Project is Here for You!

Lytham Festival Community Focus Group

Fylde Council Considers £105,000 Investment for CCTV System Upgrade

New Loyalty Card Scheme Takes Flight in Fylde

Eco Market Celebrates Sustainable Making

August 2023

Fylde’s Young Flyers’ Kite Art Competition

St Annes Set to Welcome a Record Number of Kite Flyers in 2023

Wave Hello to Cleaner Beaches this Summer

Your Future Awaits with the launch of Fylde’s New Apprenticeship Project

Fylde Active Community Awards shortlist announced

Last Chance to get Involved with Fylde’s Community, Voluntary Faith, and Social Enterprise (CVFSE) Study

Kirkham YMCA Closure

July 2023

Fylde Council Invites Community Participation in Shaping the St Annes Events Space Project

New Tariff Changes Bring Greater Flexibility to Fylde Car Parks

Fylde Council Allocates Funding for Public Realm Improvement Schemes

Fylde Council to Construct Two New Changing Place Facilities for Enhanced Accessibility

St Annes Event Space Project Marks Milestone in St Annes Masterplan

Fylde are Getting Active About Economic Inactivity

June 2023

May 2023

New Fylde Mayoral Team Confirmed For 2023/24

Heyhouses Lodge Gates at Lytham Hall Get Spruced Up in Conservation Project

Fylde Council and East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Announce New ‘Chamber Low Carbon’ Partnership

Fylde Council is to, yet again, fly the Seaside Award with pride this summer

Kirkham Futures: Shopfront Improvement Work Underway in Town Centre

April 2023

Lytham Festival 2023 Receives Licensing Approval for Trialled Increase in Capacity After Careful Deliberation

Stunning Graffiti Mural Unveiled in St Annes Crescent Gardens

St Annes sea wall project update

Splash Park Reopening for 2023!

March 2023

Kirkham Futures: Gorgeous New Mural In Town Centre Ginnel

Enjoy a History Lesson on Kirkham High Street

Spotlight on Amazing Community Work in Fylde

North Beach Public Conveniences And Changing Places Toilets Now Open!

Fylde Council and North West Aerospace Alliance Announce New Business Support Partnership

Fylde ACU British Sand Masters Returns to St Annes for 2023

Kirkham Futures Public Realm: Market Square Works Ongoing

Iconic Kirkham Market Square Features To Be Reinstated Following Works

February 2023

St Annes Public Offices and Tourism & Leisure Buildings Progress Underway

More Fylde Play Areas Improvements On The Way!

Changing Futures Hub Launches in Fylde

Lytham in Bloom named one of the Britain In Bloom Finalists for 2023

Are you a Young Person Not in Employment, Education or Training? Fylde Council and AFC Fylde Community Foundation are Here to Help

Budget Proposal Consultation 2023/24

Fylde’s UK Shared Prosperity Funding Programme Launches

New Defibrillators in Place Across Fylde

January 2023

Fylde Set To Look The Tree’s Knees As Tree Planting Programme 2023/24 Approved

Fylde Ice Festival In February!

Progress on level access to Squires Gate Railway Station

Drive to improve St Annes continues despite unsuccessful Levelling Up Fund bid

Fylde Council Thanks Our Wonderful Volunteers

Name Fylde Council’s New Parks Pathway Sweeper!

New Lytham Lighting Scheme Gets Underway

Fylde Council Tourism and Leisure Committee Put Forward Fantastic New Investments and Improvements

Kirkham Futures: Eagles Court Car Park Closes as Public Realm Works Begin

December 2022

Beautiful New Rose Gardens Take Shape at Lowther Gardens

Discretionary Energy Rebates: Are you in a household with Children and in receipt of Council Tax Reduction?

St Annes International Kite Festival Returns For 2023!

Shopfront improvements to begin on Kirkham Highstreet

Fylde Council launches 4 EV charge points in public car parks

Fylde Council Receives Approval for UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan!

St Annes North Beach Wind Sports Centre Official Opening

November 2022

October 2022

Work Starting at Stanner Bank Toilet Block

Fylde Wins Big in North West in Bloom Awards 2022

Shifting Sands Art Trail Extended to Easter 2023!

Fairhaven Lake Kiosk Update

Discretionary Energy Rebate including Houses of Multiple Occupation

Fylde’s push for Lancashire Investment Zone

Vote for Fylde’s Parks in the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards!

North Beach Wind Sports Centre Building Work Complete

Fylde Active Community Heroes Revealed!

September 2022

Fylde ACU British Sand Masters 2022 Comes to St Annes

Renovation Begins at Blackpool Rd North Play Area

St Annes Regeneration: Fylde Council Formally Adopts Masterplan

In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Fylde Council Trials New Indoor Recycling Bags to Help Residents

August 2022

St Annes International Kite Festival Returns For 2022!

Fylde Council Marks Ukrainian Independence Day

Homes For Ukraine: New Grant Offers Help Aiding Community Integration

Fylde Council ARG Grants Continue Helping New Businesses

Fylde Council Submits Expression of Interest to Aid Lowther Pavilion’s Redevelopment

Contract Awarded for Kirkham Futures Public Realm Phase 1

Fylde Council Submits Bid for £2.6m from UK Shared Prosperity Fund

July 2022

From the Station to the Sea: Fylde Council Submits Bid to Round 2 Levelling Up Fund To Revitalise St Annes Town Centre & Promenade Gardens

Six Fylde Parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and officially recognised as amongst the country’s best parks!

Views Sought at St Annes Seawall Coastal Transformation Display

New Public Conveniences Coming to North Beach

Budget Boost for Stanner Bank Toilet Refurbishment

Local In Bloom Groups Get COVID Cash Boost

Next Stage of Fylde Council’s Household Support Fund Announced

June 2022

May 2022

April 2022

Sails Restored to Lytham Windmill

Coaches Back to Fairhaven Rd Car Park as Testing Centre Departs

Culture and Community Groups Receive £58,500 Investment Through Fylde Council’s Additional Restrictions Grants Schemes

Meet The Fairhaven Team!

Ribbon Cutting Marks Important Milestone in Fairhaven Restoration Project

Green Loop: Eco Makers Market Commences April 30th

Fylde Businesses Get Makeover As High Streets Bounce Back In Style

Kirkham’s Heritage Health and Wellbeing programme receives national praise

Fairhaven Lake Annual Open Day 2022

Fylde Council consultation to extend Public Space Protection Order to prohibit BBQs and open fires in the borough’s open spaces

Be Safe on Fylde’s Beaches in 2022!

Dog Exclusion Zone Comes Back into Effect on St Annes Amenity Beach

Fylde Council Announce £37m Total Business Grants Paid as Scheme Closes

Volunteers and Councillors Muck In to Replant Fairhaven’s Japanese Gardens

St Annes Sea Wall Project Returns

March 2022

Fylde Surges Into the Future With New Electric Charging Facilities

Fylde’s Community Alcohol Partnership Continues to Deliver in 2022/23

Historic Kirkham Buildings Set for New Lease of Life

Spring spruce-up for coastal gems as Fylde welcomes visitors back

Government Announces Homes for Ukraine Initiative

Fylde’s Mayor Plants Commemorative Tree to Mark Platinum Jubilee!

New Parishes, Changing Boundaries: Community Governance Review

Restoring Lytham Green

St Annes regeneration Masterplan seeks your views on the vision for the town

Fylde’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector To Join Forces To Plot Comeback

A Budget for a Bright New Year!

Fylde Council Boosts Local Community Groups With ARG Youth Activity Scheme

Introducing The COVID-19 Vaccine at Home Service

Support for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

Fylde residents urged to sign up to direct debit payments to receive Council Tax Energy Rebate

February 2022

Mayor and Councillor Applaud Katrina Kelly’s 222 Fundraiser Challenge!

Fylde Garden Waste Subscriptions are now open for 2022/23

Coastal Contamination in Fylde: Oil Release Offshore

Fairhaven Kiosk Design Exhibition 24-26 February 2022

COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund Provides Extra Support for Businesses

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme Deadline Extended

Budget Proposal Consultation 2022/2023 Open

St Annes Regeneration: Progress Update!

Compulsory Purchase Order Approved for Squires Gate Station Accessibility

Bulky Waste Collection Back on the Menu!

Last Chance to Have Your Say in the Fylde Housing Survey

Improvements Announced for Fylde Play Areas

Fall In Love With Town’s Heritage On Most Romantic Weekend Of The Year

Loyal Shoppers Helping Historic Kirkham Bounce Back After Pandemic

Making St Annes Paddling Pool Safer for All

Million Pound Boost to Fylde Coast Sand Dunes

Global Beach Sports Event Set for March 2022

January 2022

News Archive

2021

December 2021

Applications Open For Grants To Transform Businesses On Kirkham’s Historic High Street

Test and Trace Services Still Available Over Festive Period

Business Grants Update – 21/12/2021

Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review) Updated

A Christmas Message From Cllr Karen Buckley, Leader of Fylde Council

Explore the artistic legacy of the railway at Shifting Sands

Food Safety Makes A Ho-Ho-Happy Christmas!

Have Your Say on Parking in Lytham

COVID Marshal Volunteers Urgently Needed

Get your COVID-19 booster jab today

Futureproofing Fylde: Flooding and Surface Water Review Concludes

Fylde Council Christmas 2021 Arrangements

Please Bag Your Batteries This Christmas

Household support grants available for vulnerable people across Fylde

Dogs required to be on leads in further locations across the Borough

England Moves to COVID-19 ‘Plan B’

Lancashire Architects Delighted To Be Part Of ‘Huge Opportunity’ To Restore Historic High Street

Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021: Fylde Businesses Rock The Finals!

November 2021

New political map for Fylde Borough Council

Free Christmas Parking in Fylde Returns!

Fylde Council is delighted to be supporting two new business ventures on the high street

South Fylde railway line improvement report submitted to Department for Transport

Precautionary measures in place following confirmed Bird Flu case

Have Your Say in the Fylde Residents’ Survey

Remembrance Day 2021

St. Anne’s on the Sea Launch into Christmas

October 2021

Director of Development Services retired from Fylde Council after 45 years in local government

The Fairhaven Story Stall

Line Up Announced for Lytham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Historic Lytham Square gets makeover as shoppers return to the high street

Fylde parks fly the flag as some of the country’s best parks

Welcome to wellbeing with Let’s Feel Good Fylde

Fylde Council seeks your views on re-starting sand extraction from St Annes Beach

Fylde Council and Audibant Mobile

Environment Agency gives green light for funding towards St Annes Sea Wall project

Plenty Of Chills And Thrills In Store As Kirkham Gets Set For Halloween

Work is now well underway on the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road

Age is just a number when it comes to getting active

Public Consultation Period Extended On Kirkham’s Public Realm Proposals

‘Cotton Town’ Kirkham’s Rich Past To Be Brought To Life With Historic Dance

September 2021

August 2021

July 2021

Fairhaven to Church Scar Scheme is turning the tide against flood risk

New Park and Ride at Blackpool Airport for the summer season

Fylde visitors asked to ‘Take it, Don’t Leave it’

Fylde Council has awarded local businesses more than £73,000 – and there’s more on the way

Tilney, Smith and Williamson Sponsor Fylde Rugby Community Foundation’s ‘Over 55’s Walking Rugby’ Programme

Splash and the paddling/boating pool reopen

Consultants appointed for Rail Study

“The stabilisers came off on Monday – but we have to keep pedalling to ensure a smooth ride”

Sculptor commissioned to produce Bobby Ball statue

Free summer activity programme available for young people in Fylde

LYTHAM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EXPAND INTO 10 DAY EVENT

£10,000 grant is cause for Celebrations, cards and gifts

Historic Art And New Artisan Market Are A Big Hit In Kirkham

Global Beach Rugby and Netball Event to Launch in St Annes

Fylde Council announces huge cash injection for tourism and culture

Orchard Candles branches out

Sea Defence Project Latest Proposal

Vaccination van boosts numbers in Fylde

New Artisan Market to open in Historic Kirkham

Celebrate Kirkham’s Historic Treasures On Special Day For The Town

June 2021

Work starts on major new road for Lancashire

Extra Covid advice and information coming to Fylde

Fylde invests in new community support team

Have your say on a new political map for Fylde Borough Council

Squires Gate Station to become fully accessible

New Beach Safety Signs

Seven Vaccine Myths – busted!

Kirkham Business Owners Urged to Take Advantage Of Multi-Million Pound Improvement Scheme

South Fylde railway line on track for £20,000 boost

New Fylde Mayoral Team

Dog exclusion zone on St Annes beach clearly identifiable with new signage

Fairhaven kiosk redevelopment

Sea Defence Consultation a Major Success

Council leader thanks residents ahead of increased testing and vaccination support

‘Merrily, Merrily, Merrily oh’…at Fairhaven Lake

Plans to level up in St Annes

Leave nothing but your footprints

Jusa finds a home on Kirkham’s high street

Supreme Court judgment between Fylde Coast Farms Ltd (formerly Oyston Estates Ltd) and Fylde Borough Council

Consultation for the charitable objects of Lytham Institute Trust is re-launched

May 2021

April 2021

SMART Testing van hits the road

New RSPB Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre set to soar!

Supporting local shops in Fylde

Fylde tills start to ring

Leading Designers Appointed To Develop Historic Kirkham’s Regeneration Masterplan

Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend cancellation

Fylde Council to take on ownership of Fairhaven Lake Spitfire Memorial

Family History Stars In Artistic Celebration Of Kirkham’s Proud Past

Ensuring Fylde is a safe and tidy place to live, work in and visit

March 2021

February 2021

Fylde Council’s Health Protection Practitioner, Richard Hurt, explains how SMART testing for Covid-19 will play a crucial role in developments in the coming months

Major Fylde employer signs up to SMART testing

Mayor offers special thanks to Fylde volunteers

The Leader of Fylde Council, Cllr Karen Buckley gives an update on the Covid-19 picture in the borough.

Fylde Council propose Sea Defence Improvement Works in St Annes

Hundreds take part in new SMART Testing programme in Fylde

Fylde Council urges residents to get tested as World Health Organisation confirms new symptoms for Covid-19

SMART Testing to be rolled out in Fylde

Fylde Council appeals for public support over unlawfully operating tanning salons

January 2021

2020

December 2020

The Deacon in Lytham to close during Tier 4 restrictions

Christmas Greetings from Cllr Karen Buckley, Fylde Council Leader

Community Covid testing in Lancashire

Fylde targets grant support to local businesses

Fylde Council Christmas Arrangements 2020

Memorial Statue, celebrating the life of Bobby Ball

Plans to double rail services on the South Fylde line

November 2020

October 2020

September 2020

Democracy in Fylde Under Review

Fylde Council urges businesses to introduce the NHS’s new COVID-19 app

New COVID measures being introduced in Lancashire

Ambitious plans for Fylde’s town centres

Rare sand lizards released back to Fylde sand dunes

August 2020

Kirkham high street to be designated Heritage Action Zone with multi-million pound regeneration planned

Our deepest condolences following the tragedy on St Annes beach

Leaders welcome funding to get Fylde link road underway

First month of new enforcement resources proves a success

July 2020

June 2020

May 2020

Extra funding for small businesses affected by the COVID 19 lock down

Church Scar Promenade to re-open to the Public

Nominate your Fylde COVID-19 Hero

Council Tax Discount for Newly Self-Employed

April 2020

Fylde Council staff redeployed to deliver essential services

Changes to the Leadership of Fylde Council

Fylde Council Offering Easter Eggs as a Thank You to Care Homes

Fylde Community Hub gets a thumbs up from the Lancashire Resilience Forum

St Annes Amenity Beach Dog Exclusion Zone

Don’t Discover Fylde this Easter

Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend 2020 Cancelled

March 2020

Fylde Council sets up Community Hub to help the most vulnerable through the COVID-19 crisis

Financial support for business – three month relaxation from fees

Fylde Council refuse services still operate as normal

Cancellation of annual Mayor’s Ball

‘Don’t risk it’ reminds Fylde Council as it helps businesses get allergen compliant in Fylde

Council approves consultation for the charitable objects of Lytham Institute Trust

Get Snappy at Fairhaven!

Proposals given unanimous support at budget-setting Council meeting

February 2020

Fylde Council tree planting

Fairhaven Lake Adventure Play Area Contract Awarded

Street improvements to Wood Street St Annes

Fylde Council to start legal action against Planning Inspectorate over housing land supply

Fylde Garden Waste Subscriptions are now open for 2020/21

January 2020

Have Your Say in the Fylde Residents Survey

Fylde Council seeks feedback on 2020-2024 Corporate Plan

2019

December 2019

Fylde Council set to be debt free in time for Christmas

Calling all parks and green space lovers!

Take a deep breath and plan for winter

Christmas Arrangements

Sand extraction from St Annes beach

November 2019

FREE Parking in Fylde This Christmas

St Annes Pier Bathing Water Quality Is ‘Good’ Once Again

The Regeneration of Kirkham’s Highstreet

Make a life changing choice this Self Care Week

Brand new Lytham Proms event unveiled for 2020

Remembrance Day 2019

Judges confirm Fylde as blooming marvellous

October 2019 Press Releases

Park View 4U flooding update

Peace and Happiness Garden Makeover!

September 2019 Press Releases

Recycle your clean pots, tubs and trays

Lytham Hall completes much needed walk way

Changes to Lytham Recycling Centre opening hours

Maintenance works at the Peace and Happiness/ Les Dawson Garden

Clubbing together to improve health

August 2019 Press Releases

Lytham Institute to be registered as Charitable Trust

St Annes is gearing up for the St Annes International Kite Festival 2019

Brothers Exhibition

The Community Projects Fund; could it help you?

Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend 10th Anniversary

St Annes International Kite Festival is back!

July 2019 Press Releases

Granny’s Bay

Fairhaven Lake voted number 1 spot for picnics!

Senior Open presented by Rolex

Fylde’s Parks and Open Spaces are recognised as some of the UK’s very best green spaces