Author: Fylde Council

On Monday 27 January 2025, Fylde Council submitted a ‘Relevant Representation’ to the Planning Inspectorate, setting out the council’s ongoing concerns regarding the proposal to connect the planned Morgan and Morecambe windfarms to the National Grid at Penwortham. The representation maintains Fylde Council’s objection to the proposal, first expressed during the pre-submission consultation in November 2023…

Read more Fylde Council Submits ‘Relevant Representation’ Regarding Morgan and Morecambe Windfarm Project

Fylde Council’s Executive Committee has approved plans to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA for a nominal sum of £1, marking a vital step forward in securing swimming provision for the Fylde area. The decision follows the withdrawal of Wave Reach CIC from the facility’s Disposal Plan process and demonstrates the Council’s commitment to maintaining…

Read more Fylde Council Approves Acquisition of Kirkham Pool

Fylde Council is delighted to announce the successful allocation of Community Projects Fund grants to numerous local organisations, demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives across the borough. The Community Projects Fund, which allocates £20,000 annually, has enabled transformative projects throughout Fylde, ranging from sports initiatives to environmental improvements and cultural preservation efforts. Among the…

Read more Fylde Council Community Projects Fund Supports Local Initiatives

Fylde Council is thrilled to announce the return of the award-winning St Annes Kite Festival, set to take place from midday on Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August 2025. The celebrated three-day event will transform the skies over St Annes beach into a breathtaking display of colour and creativity. In partnership with SmileFactor10, the festival…

Read more St Annes Kite Festival 2025 Dates Announced

Fylde Council is committed to continuing its efforts to improve the quality of its bathing waters in 2025 through ongoing collaboration with key local and national partners. The Fylde Technical Bathing Water Group, chaired by the Council’s Lead Member for Environment, brings together expertise from United Utilities, the Environment Agency, the Ribble Rivers Trust, and the…

Read more Fylde Council: Efforts to Improve Bathing Water Quality in 2025

A comprehensive peer review by the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted Fylde Council's strong foundations in delivering high-quality local services and maintaining strong community support. The review, conducted in September 2024, praised the Council's enthusiastic and knowledgeable workforce and its prudent financial management. The LGA report states: "Fylde Council has strong foundations, providing good local…

Read more Fylde Council Praised for Strong Community Services and Economic Potential in Independent Review

Fylde Council is delighted to invite Fylde residents to celebrate 50 years since the Council’s establishment on April 1, 1974. While still in our 50^th year, Councillor Karen Henshaw JP, the Mayor of Fylde, will host 50 residents at an exclusive event in the St Annes Town Hall on Friday 7 March at 10am. The celebration…

Read more Fylde Council Invites Residents to the Town Hall to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Fylde Council is proud to reflect on the success of two heartwarming initiatives over the recent festive season, the annual Fylde Christmas Toy Appeal and Christmas Day in the Community. Both events showcased the incredible generosity, collaboration and community spirit of Fylde residents, businesses and volunteers. Thanks to the remarkable support of AFC Fylde, Fylde Rugby…

Read more Celebrating Fylde Council’s Christmas Initiatives

In April 2024, Wesley’s Teaching Project received a significant boost from Fylde Council’s Community Wellbeing Fund, funded by the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Between February and November 2024, the programme allocated £45,282 to ten initiatives across nine local organisations, fostering over 209 volunteering roles and creating 185 new volunteering opportunities. Through these…

Read more Fylde Council’s UKSPF Community Wellbeing Fund Supports Wesley’s Teaching Project