Author: Fylde Council
Fylde Council has approved a major environmental initiative that will see every household in the borough receive a new weekly food waste collection service, following the allocation of over £1 million in government funding.
The Council has secured £794,751 in capital funding and £257,808 in transitional revenue funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural…
New Investment to Improve Freckleton Memorial Park
Fylde Council has approved the release of £13,000 in developer funding to help deliver important safety improvements and new fitness facilities at Freckleton Memorial Park.
The funding comes from a Section 106 agreement linked to the Brook Mount housing development in Warton, which required the develop to invest in improving public open spaces nearby. After discussions…
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Cotton Traders Chooses Lytham St Annes Over Ibiza as Official Events Sponsor for 2025
Cotton Traders has come on board as an official sponsor for two of Fylde Council’s premier summer events – the St Annes Kite Festival and Lytham 1940s Weekend.
After a successful campaign to convince the Altrincham-based fashion retailer that Lytham St Annes offers considerably more charm than certain Mediterranean party destinations, Cotton Traders has agreed to…
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Big Improvements Coming to Clifton Play Area
Exciting news for families in Clifton: Fylde Council has given the green light to a major makeover of the play area at William Pickles Park, turning it into a fun, modern, and accessible space for children of all ages to enjoy.
Thanks to a £120,000 investment, the new play area will feature 12 brand-new pieces of…
Fylde Council Introduces Enhanced Commercial Recycling Service to Support Local Businesses
Fylde Council is pleased to announce the extension of its commercial recycling service to support local businesses in meeting new statutory requirements under the Government’s ‘Simpler Recycling’ initiative.
From April 2025, businesses with 10 or more full-time employees are legally required to separate recyclable materials from general waste as part of phase one of the national…
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Fylde Council’s Popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Returns for Summer 2025!
Fylde Council is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme for the 2025 summer holidays.
Funded by the Department of Education, this fantastic initiative provides free holiday club places for eligible school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals.
The programme also provides limited places…
Fylde Council to Take Over Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre Following RSPB Departure
Fylde Council has confirmed its commitment to maintaining Fairhaven Lake visitor centre and shop as a vital community resource following the RSPB’s departure on Monday 30 June.
The RSPB has operated the Fairhaven Lake visitor centre since 1997, delivering exceptional nature-based education and connecting countless local residents and visitors with the wildlife and natural heritage of…
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Fylde Council to Retain Clifton Street Trees Following Public Support
Fylde Council has confirmed that the London Plane trees along Clifton Street will be retained, following detailed investigations and strong public support.
The trees had been under review due to pavement damage caused by their roots. Initial proposals included replacing them with a more suitable species, with plans for public consultation on the options.
As part of…
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Are You a Top Recycler? Test Your Knowledge in Fylde’s Exclusive Recycling Quiz
Fylde Council is excited to announce our latest competition, ‘Are you a Top Recycler’, designed to test residents’ recycling knowledge while offering fantastic local prizes.
Exclusive to subscribers of Fylde Council’s Residents’ Newsletter, this engaging quiz will challenge your understanding of recycling practices, with the chance to win incredible prizes that showcase the best of our…
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St Annes and Lytham Achieve Outstanding Regional Performance in Town Centre Footfall
Fylde Council is delighted to announce that St Annes and Lytham have secured first and second positions respectively for town centre footfall across the North West region during April 2025, according to data provided by Place Informatics.
This exceptional performance demonstrates the continued vitality of Fylde’s town centres and reflects the sustained commitment of local residents,…
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