Author: Fylde Council

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!

Hundreds of local people have transformed their lives - finding jobs, gaining qualifications, and taking their first steps back into education - thanks to another remarkable year of employment support delivered by AFC Fylde Community Foundation, funded through Fylde Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation. From young people who had fallen out of education to adults…

Read more Hundreds of Fylde Residents Secure Jobs and Qualifications Thanks to Community Foundation Programmes

Fylde Council is marking Volunteers Week 2026, running from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June, by celebrating the incredible individuals and community groups who give their time to make life better for everyone across the borough – and is recruiting others to join them. From supporting neighbours through difficult times to making art accessible at the…

Read more Fylde Celebrates Its Volunteers and Calls on Others to Get Involved

Fylde is set to take centre stage in celebrating the very best green spaces across England, as Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens plays host to this year’s national announcement of winners and the regional Green Flag Awards ceremony in July – a first for the Fylde Coast, in the 30^th anniversary year of the…

Read more Fylde to Host Prestigious Green Flag Awards Ceremony This July