Author: Fylde Council

In response to the ongoing challenges faced by the YMCA St Annes swimming pool, Fylde Council's Executive Committee has approved a one-year additional subsidy payment of £59,189. The YMCA St Annes Swimming Pool is the only swimming facility owned by Fylde Council, and the YMCA is operationally responsible for providing its leisure services. Annually, the council…

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Fylde Council is making progress in enhancing accessibility at Squires Gate Station, bringing us one step closer to a more inclusive community. Currently, the station's platform remains inaccessible due to a steep flight of stairs, posing challenges for individuals with mobility issues, wheelchair users, and parents with prams. Progress towards achieving level access to the platform…

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Following a successful procurement process, AFC Fylde Community Foundation has been appointed to deliver an exciting new project aimed at providing direct support and interventions to individuals aged 19 and above who are currently economically inactive. This initiative has been made possible following approval of Fylde Council's allocation from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It complements…

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

A Community Focus Group was established this year with the aim of gathering feedback from our residents to assess the impact of Lytham Festival on our local community. This group brought together residents, elected Members from Fylde Council, and representatives from the event organisers, Cuffe and Taylor. Through productive discussions, valuable feedback played an essential…

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Fylde Council looks set to invest £105,000 in an overhaul and expansion of the borough's CCTV system. The authority's Executive Committee is set to discuss the funding, including a £25,000 budget increase in the 2023/24 financial year, to improve safety and security across Fylde. This extra funding, if approved, will be drawn from the Police and Crime…

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The Business Group Chairs of Kirkham Business Group, Lytham Business Partnership, and St. Annes Enterprise Partnership are thrilled to announce the launch of their pan Fylde Borough Loyalty Card Scheme, building on the remarkable success of the Love to Shop scheme in Kirkham. The launch takes place amongst the buzz of activity for the annual…

Read more New Loyalty Card Scheme Takes Flight in Fylde

Sustainable making is the focus for a new eco makers market on the Fylde coast. The market aims to raise environmental awareness through creativity and celebrate environmentally friendly practices which local artists are adopting. The Eco Makers Market will showcase local artists, makers and designers with an inspiring array of sustainable products on offer and opportunities…

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