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The Fylde Council Licensing Panel has taken action regarding the premises licence for The Estuary, located at 65 Clifton Street, Lytham, following an application for review from Lancashire Constabulary. At a hearing held on Friday 7 February 2025, the Panel considered evidence presented by PC Guy Harrison of Lancashire Constabulary regarding concerns about the premises’ Designated…

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The Fylde Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has been named CAP of the Year for England in the prestigious 2025 CAP Awards. The partnership, launched in September 2021, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to reducing underage drinking and fostering positive community engagement. The adjudicating panel particularly commended the partnership’s comprehensive approach to tackling alcohol-related challenges,…

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Subscriptions for Fylde Council’s 2025/26 Garden Waste Collection Service are now open. The annual subscription, priced at £38 per green bin, provides 25 scheduled collections throughout the year, equating to just £1.52 per collection. The service operates continuously except for a brief suspension during the Christmas and New Year period. Councillor Michelle Morris, Lead Member for Customer…

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As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we’re celebrating the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our apprentices here at Fylde Council. Apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and work towards a qualification while earning. Hear from some of our apprentices as they share their journeys, experiences, and future aspirations…

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Fylde Council is delighted to announce that the Lytham 1940s Weekend has been shortlisted for the Large Event of the Year in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024, celebrating excellence in the county’s vibrant tourism sector. The shortlisting followed a rigorous evaluation process, where the Fylde Council Tourism Team presented the event to a panel of industry…

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Fylde Council has announced an exciting refurbishment project for the Kirkham Market Square public toilets, bringing much-needed updates to the facility and aligning it with modern standards. With an approved budget of £35,000, the project will transform the dated facilities into a clean, modern, and easily maintained space. The Kirkham toilets, situated adjacent to the newly…

Read more Fylde Council to Refurbish Kirkham Market Square Public Toilets

Following the recent decision by the RSPB to withdraw from operating the Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre and shop, they have now served their official six-month notice, meaning they will be leaving us on 31 July at the latest. Cllr Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure and Culture, said: "We would like to take this opportunity to…

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Fylde Council has resolved to extend the existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) prohibiting barbecues and other outdoor cooking facilities on council-owned land for a further three years, following an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The current PSPOs, which cover 11 designated areas across the borough, were due to lapse on 30 June…

Read more Fylde Council to Extend Public Spaces Protection Orders Prohibiting Barbecues on Council-Owned Land