Author: Fylde Council

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the successful allocation of Community Projects Fund grants, demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives across the borough. The Community Projects Fund, which allocates £20,000 annually, continues to provide critical support to local voluntary, community and faith groups, enabling transformative projects that enhance community wellbeing and local heritage. Recent grant…

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Fylde Council is pleased to announce impressive tourism performance figures for 2023, as revealed in the latest STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) statistics. The borough has secured its position as a leading Lancashire destination, with results highlighting Fylde’s continued recovery and growth following the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Key findings from the 2023 STEAM report…

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Fylde Council is delighted to announce the completion of the Fairhaven Lake Jetty restoration project, ensuring the continuation of much-loved water-based activities at the popular coastal destination.  Thanks to funding and support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, essential structural repairs have been carried out on the main jetty, which had previously been…

Read more Fairhaven Lake Jetty Restoration Completed Ahead of Summer Season

Fylde Council announces the retirement of Darren Bell, Head of Technical Services, following over two decades of distinguished service. Darren joined Fylde Council in 2003 as Parks Manager, where he oversaw the modernisation and redevelopment of Fylde’s parks, securing £2 million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore Ashton Gardens. In 2008, Darren was promoted to…

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Fylde Council is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Lancashire County Council, which will see the provision of significant capital funding from the Lancashire Economic Growth and Development Investment Fund to secure the continued delivery of the St Annes Masterplan. The newly secured investment will ensure continued development on the St Annes Pier Link Project,…

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This month Mark Evans, Chief Planning Officer, enters retirement after 22 years at Fylde Council. Since joining the Council in 2003, Mark has played a pivotal role in shaping planning policy and development across Fylde, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise in navigating complex planning matters. His contribution has been instrumental in maintaining the borough’s unique character…

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Fylde Council is exploring ways to enhance Clifton Street for residents, visitors, and businesses while preserving its heritage charm. Proposed improvements include upgrading Victorian-style streetlights with energy-efficient heritage-style columns featuring banner arms, hanging baskets, electrical sockets, and integrated artwork. Addressing safety concerns, the Council is also investigating solutions for uneven pavements caused by tree root expansion.…

Read more Fylde Council to Conduct Investigative Works on Clifton Street, Lytham

Fylde Council are among the first local authorities in the country to begin collecting empty toothpaste tubes for recycling in kerbside collections. Recent changes to the materials used in the production of toothpaste tubes means that most can now be recycled in blue bins, providing that they say ‘recyclable’ on the tube and have not been…

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Fylde Council is delighted to announce the return of its popular Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme for the Easter school holiday period. Funded by the Department of Education, the initiative offers free holiday club places for eligible school-aged children who receive benefits-related free school meals. The programme also provides limited places for secondary-aged children through…

Read more Fylde Council Launches Easter 2025 Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme

Fylde Council has secured an additional £857,692 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to continue boosting local businesses, skills, and community initiatives in 2025/26. This new funding—£159,659 in capital and £698,033 in revenue—builds on the £2.6 million already invested in Fylde over the past three years, supporting 19 local projects that have strengthened the economy…

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