Exciting and innovative technology is being utilised in St Annes and Lytham town centres to monitor the footfall of shoppers and visitors, made possible through funding from Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Funding allocation. After researching different methods to track ever-changing trends in consumer and visitor habits, Place Informatics have been appointed to provide visitor behaviour…

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Fylde Council has allocated £20k in financial support to local voluntary, community and faith groups during 2022/2023. There are two categories of grants, the larger grants are between £300 – £2000, with bidding usually split over three rounds, and the smaller grant is up to £300. The fund is to support projects that promote or enhance…

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Motorhomes may soon be able to park overnight in designated bays on Fairhaven Road Car Park, as part of an 18-month trial period to test the location’s suitability for long-term provision. The changes are being proposed to address concerns from residents and local hoteliers regarding the number of motorhomes parking on the promenade. If approved, until Autumn…

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Levelling Up Logo Following the approval of the full UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation, Fylde Council have commissioned Selnet Ltd to deliver a Feasibility and Baseline Study to better understand the Community, Voluntary, Faith and Social Enterprise (CVFSE) sectors…

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A pollution incident has occurred which is affecting some beaches across the Fylde Coast. United Utilities have announced that during last night’s storm untreated sewage, mixed with rainwater, was released into the sea. This is due to United Utilities’ sites in Blackpool reaching full capacity whilst repairs are being carried out to a burst pipe…

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Public consultations are now open on the extension of Fylde Council’s alcohol control and dog control public space protection orders (PSPOs).  The consultations offer residents the opportunity to have their say on whether these PSPOs, introduced to help curb antisocial behaviour and ensure that Fylde’s public spaces remain enjoyable for all, should be kept…

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The rainbow flag has been raised at Fylde Council’s Town Hall to mark Pride Month and the LGBT Friendship Group that has met in the Borough for over 10 years. The group meets every first Wednesday of the month in various locations throughout St Annes. The sessions are run by coordinator Andrew Noble who is a…

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