The festive season is set to sparkle in Kirkham as the town gears up for its annual Christmas launch event. On Saturday 25th November, the heart of Kirkham will come alive with Christmas cheer, offering a day packed with entertainment and activities for the entire family. The main road will be closed, and lined with stalls, from…

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Fylde finalists are vying for gold in the 2023 Active Lancashire Sports Awards.  Organised by Active Lancashire and Local Authorities from across the county, the awards celebrate sporting achievements, community initiatives and wellness in the workplace.  Formerly known as the Lancashire Sports Awards, the event pays tribute to those that show dedication…

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The dedicated volunteer groups of Fylde have received well-earned recognition for their contributions to the community in two reception events held at the Town Hall in St Annes.  Representatives from over 60 Fylde volunteering organisations attended the two receptions on Monday 30 October and Friday 17 November, where the Mayor, Leader and the…

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A suicide bereavement ‘talking’ bench and a ‘Letters to Heaven’ post box have been officially unveiled in a touching ceremony at Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium.  The new features are the results of a partnership between Fylde Council, Jon Nichol, and Joanne Hargreaves-Doherty from Doherty’s Destiny. The specialist suicide bereavement…

Read more Talking Bench and Letters To Heaven Post Box Unveiled at Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium

Businesses in Fylde can access a range of new funded business support services after Fylde Council announced a new partnership with Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, which is run by Lancashire County Council.   The new partnership has been created after Fylde Council agreed to invest £200,000 into Boost through its UK…

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Warm spaces will again be available for Fylde residents over the winter period, and financial support is available for eligible organisations who want to offer out a space. Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector organisations, including parish and town councils, can apply for up to £500 from Lancashire County Council’s Warm Spaces scheme to support…

Read more Warm Spaces in Fylde: Where to Keep Warm, and Grants Available for Organisations

Road closures for Remembrance Sunday services across the borough will cause some traffic disruptions.   Lytham Dicconson Terrace, Henry Street, Queen Street, Hastings Place (from the junction with Queen Street) and Market Square. Road closures will be on a rolling basis between 10:30 & 12:15   St Annes North Promenade, St Annes Road West, Clifton Drive North. Road closures will be on a…

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