A group of talented young residents from across Fylde have had their creative work immortalised on Fylde Council’s fleet of bin wagons and sweepers, after scooping the top prize in a community competition to name the vehicles.
The winners – including Annabelle, Arlo, Freya, Isla-Mae, Jacob, Jude, Nathan and Skylar- were invited to the Council’s depot on Wednesday 10 June for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes visit. The children saw their winning wagon names and artwork displayed on the vehicles in person for the first time, with the designs having been added by the Council’s vehicle graphics supplier, Autolines.
As well as getting a close-up look at the finished vehicles — including refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) supplied jointly by Dennis Eagle and Ciceley Commercials Ltd, and compact sweepers by Bucher Municipal — the children had the chance to climb into the cab, receive themed goody bags kindly provided by Dennis Eagle, Ciceley Commercials Ltd, Bucher Municipal and Fylde Council, and take part in photo opportunities.
Councillor Michelle Morris, Lead Member for Customer and Operational Services, joined the families on the day to mark the occasion, alongside representatives from Dennis Eagle and Ciceley Commercials.
The competition invited children from across Fylde to come up with a name for the Council’s bin wagons, and the response from local families was fantastic. The winning entries – Arlo the Bin Hero, Beep the Bin Engine, Bin Bag Bob, Max Put-Trash-In, Na-Trasha, Quality Sweep, Rubbish Rocket and The Trashformer – will now travel the streets of Fylde for years to come, a lasting reminder of the creativity and community spirit that makes Fylde so special.
Councillor Michelle Morris said: “This was such a special day, and I loved every moment of it. Seeing the children’s faces light up when they spotted their name and their artwork on our new vehicles was just brilliant. These young people put so much creativity and thought into their entries, and it feels absolutely right that their work is now out there on our streets for the whole community to enjoy. Every time one of our wagons passes by, it’s a little reminder of just how much talent and personality there is in Fylde, and I couldn’t be more proud.”
Andy Clisham, Business Development Manager at Dennis Eagle, added: “It was an honour to see our RCV technology become a part of Fylde’s community, beyond simply collecting the borough’s waste. This is now a lasting platform upon which the next generation has made its mark, helping to influence and inspire children and adults alike across the region. We’re passionate about good waste management, so it’s brilliant to see this passion reflected in today’s young people.”
Matt Riley, Municipal & Waste Specialist at Ciceley Commercials said: “We were delighted to support Fylde Council with the delivery of these new vehicles and to be part of such a fantastic community initiative. Seeing the children’s creativity brought to life on the wagons was a real highlight, and it was wonderful to witness their excitement when they saw the finished vehicles for the first time. We are proud to work alongside Fylde Council on projects that not only support essential local services but also engage and inspire the communities they serve.”
The winning names will now feature on the wagons as they carry out collections across the borough – giving the children the chance to spot their very own vehicle out on the road.
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