Fylde Council

A new Wellbeing Hub will open at Fairhaven Methodist Church on Thursday 2 July, providing a welcoming space where local residents can come together for a cuppa, a chat and access to practical support and advice. The project has been made possible through UK Government Crisis and Resilience Funding, administered locally by Fylde Council, and has…

Read more Fylde Council and Fairhaven Methodist Church to Open New Wellbeing Hub Supporting Community Connection and Resilience

Fylde residents have helped the Council hit an impressive recycling landmark, with 3.55 tonnes of batteries collected for recycling between April 2025 and March 2026 – 1.35 tonnes more than the previous year – a result that is keeping our communities safer and our environment cleaner. Batteries contain hazardous materials that can cause serious fires if…

Read more Fylde Residents Help Power Battery Recycling Milestone

Fylde residents will have their say on how the borough grows and changes over the next two decades, as the Council’s draft Local Plan to 2042 is published ahead of a key committee decision next week. The draft Fylde Local Plan to 2042 Publication Version has been brought forward for consideration by the Executive Committee…

Read more Fylde Sets Out Vision for Borough’s Future as New Local Plan Moves Forward

From Saturday 13 to Saturday 20 June, Fylde Council is proudly supporting the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to help children, families and visitors enjoy the Fylde Coast’s beaches and waterways safely this summer. For over a decade, RLSS UK's Drowning Prevention Week has aimed to equip educators, teachers, parents, and carers of children…

Read more Fylde Council Supports RLSS UK’s Drowning Prevention Week with Urgent Warning for Fylde Coast Visitors

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…

Read more Young Fylde Artists Leave Their Mark on the Bin Wagons Keeping our Streets Clean

Shoplifting across St Annes town centre has fallen by 26% in just three months, as the Town Link ShopSafe Radio System delivers a fantastic early result for local businesses, shoppers and the wider community. Launched in January 2026, the scheme connects retailers, town centre staff, Fylde Council officers and Lancashire Police in a real-time communication network.…

Read more St Annes Shoplifting Falls by 26% as ShopSafe Radio Scheme Celebrates Three-Month Milestone

A colourful new walking trail celebrating the creativity of local schoolchildren will wind through the heart of St Annes this September, bringing the St Annes International Kite Festival to life in a brand-new way. Pupils from Heyhouses Endowed C.E. Primary School, Mayfield Primary School and St Thomas’ Church of England Primary School are busy creating kite…

Read more Children’s Artwork to Transform St Annes Town Centre Ahead of Kite Festival

Great news for Fylde families: the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is back for summer 2026, bringing weeks of fun, friendship and free meals to children across the borough. Funded by the Department of Education, the programme offers free holiday club places to school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school…

Read more Fylde Council’s Popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Returns for Summer 2026!