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Fylde Council recently hosted a well-attended Bidders Day for potential St Annes Pool operators at the Town Hall. The event showcased operational requirements and the council's vision for the pool within the wider St Annes Masterplan, which also includes the £3m town centre regeneration scheme. The Council Leader and the procurement consultant presented detailed operational plans,…

Read more St Annes Pool Seeks Operator Following Successful Bidders Day

The government has announced a significant extension to the Household Support Fund, ensuring that vulnerable households in Fylde and across the country will continue to receive vital assistance with essential living costs until March 2026. This extension, unveiled in the Autumn Budget, includes an additional £1 billion allocated to the fund, reflecting the government’s commitment…

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A leading Fylde councillor has welcomed a fine handed out to the owner of a Lytham restaurant who ignored a council demand to remove an unlawful structure in a conservation area. Chistopher Turnbull and his company 64 Developments Ltd, pleaded guilty at Preston Magistrates Court to failing to comply with an enforcement notice requiring him…

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Lytham Institute, a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of Lytham and the surrounding areas, is delighted to announce the launch of a recruitment campaign to appoint six additional trustees. Following Fylde Council's recent approval to expand the Institute’s governing body, the charity is seeking individuals with expertise…

Read more Lytham Institute Trustee Recruitment now open

DEFRA have published their annual bathing water quality updates for 2024 and there are no changes to the classification of Fylde’s two designated bathing waters. St Annes Beach remains at ‘sufficient’, and St Annes North Beach remains at ‘poor’. Officers have been monitoring the test results carried out by the Environment Agency throughout the 2024 season.…

Read more Fylde’s Bathing Water Quality Classification 2024 Announced

Fylde Council has launched the procurement process for the new contract to manage St Annes Swimming Pool. The process commenced on Friday 15 November and will remain open until 16 December. The Council is committed to ensuring the long-term future of this beloved local facility and has approved a significant investment of £1.9 million for essential…

Read more Fylde Council Launches Procurement Process for St Annes Swimming Pool

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Changing Places toilet at Fairhaven Lake. This state-of-the-art facility is now available to visitors, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. Installed thanks to grant funding provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with support from…

Read more Fylde Council Continues to Improve Accessibility with New Changing Places Toilets

The Planning Inspectorate announced this week that they have accepted an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to connect two planned wind farms in the Irish Sea to the national grid at the Penwortham Substation. The proposed development involves undersea cables landing near Blackpool Airport and running underground to two substations between Kirkham and Newton,…

Read more Fylde Council Condemns Lack of Community Engagement in Wind Farm Connection Plans

Fylde Council is delighted to announce the outstanding success in the recent North West in Bloom, and It's Your Neighbourhood Awards, achieved by the local in bloom groups. The borough has secured an impressive 22 In Bloom awards and 19 It's Your Neighbourhood awards, recognising the exceptional efforts of local communities, volunteers, and council staff. These…

Read more Fylde In Bloom Awards 2024

Fylde Council is proud to receive the Silver award of the Armed Forces Employers Recognition Scheme, a prestigious award given to employers who actively demonstrate support for the Armed Forces community. This award acknowledges Fylde Council’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans, reservists, and military families in its workplace. The Silver Award…

Read more Fylde Council Receives the Armed Forces Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award for Support to our Armed Forces Community