Author: Fylde Council

Fylde Council has confirmed the allocation of £99,975 to The Small Business Academy to deliver comprehensive business support services across the borough through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for 2025/26. The new partnership, approved at a recent Executive Committee meeting, will provide vital support businesses throughout Fylde. The contract will also deliver tailored assistance for…

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Fylde Council has awarded £167,650 to AFC Fylde Community Foundation to continue delivering targeted employment and skills support across the borough, a major step in boosting local opportunities and preparing residents for the jobs of tomorrow. The funding, drawn from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for 2025/26, will support a range of programmes designed to…

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As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, the area’s best beaches are celebrating. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2025, and among them is St Annes Beach. Councillor Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure and Culture, commented: "We're thrilled that…

Read more St Annes Beach Set to Fly the Seaside Award Flag this Summer

Fylde Council has approved a new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Policy, replacing the existing version from 2015. The decision, made at the Executive Committee meeting on 29 April 2025, reaffirms the Council’s commitment to tackling ASB and supporting safe, strong communities throughout the borough. The refreshed policy sets out Fylde Council’s updated approach to preventing, managing, and…

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Fylde Council has announced its commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Community by taking the first steps towards joining the UK Network of Age-Friendly Communities, following a decision at the Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday 29 April. This initiative, supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centre for Aging Better, will see the Council adopt…

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New Fylde Mayor Frank Andrews has taken up the role of first citizen of Fylde in a ceremony held on Wednesday 7 May 2025. The representative for Wrea Green with Westby was officially installed as successor to Councillor Karen Henshaw JP at the Annual Meeting of the Council, held at Lowther Pavilion. Councillor Frank Andrews declared that…

Read more New Fylde Mayoral Team Confirmed for 2025/26

Fylde Council has approved additional funding to support the development of three new PlayZone facilities across the borough, aimed at providing safe, inclusive, and accessible recreational spaces for local communities. The PlayZone project, will see the creation of modern, multi-use recreational spaces at Memorial Park, Kirkham, Ashton Gardens, St Annes, and Rawstorne Sports Centre, Freckleton. These…

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Fylde Council and Lytham Hall are inviting local residents to support the Gallery’s growing popularity by joining a new team of enthusiastic volunteers. Fylde Gallery, based in the historic Lytham Hall, features a year-round changing programme of curated exhibitions from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection. As visitor numbers continue to grow, the Council are building…

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Fylde Council has approved the introduction of two fully electric vehicles to its operational fleet, marking a significant step forward in the authority’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Following a competitive procurement process, the contract for supplying the vehicles has been awarded to Nissan at a value of £47,102.50. To support the operation of these new…

Read more Fylde Council to Introduce Electric Vehicles to Fleet as part of Carbon Reduction Commitment

A long-held aspiration for the community of Singleton is about to be realised as Fylde Council announces plans to transform the heart of the village with a new village green. Following approval at the Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday 29 April, the £366,564 project will create a welcoming green space on land currently owned by the…

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