Author: Fylde Council

Fylde Council are delighted to announce that the play area at the Blackpool Road North Playing Fields will be next to enjoy a thorough refresh of the surfacing, fencing and play equipment after the Tourism & Leisure Committee approved a capital expenditure of £125,000 for renovation.  The approved contractors Kompan Ltd have produced…

Read more Improvements on the way for Blackpool Road North Play Area!

Work will soon commence on the redevelopment of the North Beach Wind Sports Centre as a hub for visitors and residents to enjoy wind activities on the St Annes seafront and as a base for existing Windsports clubs.  Beginning 30 May, a programme of renovation will see the building become host to a…

Read more Work Commencing on North Beach Wind Sports Centre

We’d like to clear up some confusion regarding the beaches and water quality here in Fylde. The Environment Agency provides an annual classification of water quality, but daily fluctuations in water quality can and do occur. Where these are influenced by factors such as the weather or tide, the EA makes pollution risk forecasts (PRF) at…

Read more Safe beaches, Seaside Awards, and water quality: a clarification

Councillor Thomas Threlfall, Chairman of the Environment, Health and Housing Committee said: “We are aware of several reports that have been issued this week explaining that St Annes Beach has been deemed unsuitable for bathing. “We would like to ensure that it is made clear that the affected beach was that at St Annes North, and that…

Read more Statement: St Annes North bathing waters

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for Summer 2022. Fylde Council are delighted to say that St Annes beach has met the high standard required to receive the Seaside Award. Councillor Thomas Threlfall, Chair of Fylde Council’s Environment, Health and Housing Committee, said: “It’s our…

Read more St Annes beach to fly Seaside Award with pride this summer

New Fylde Mayor Ben Aitken is ready for his term as the first citizen of Fylde as a capstone to his illustrious career as a councillor.  The Ansdell representative was officially installed as successor to Councillor Elainer Silverwood on Wednesday 11 May 2022 at the Annual Meeting of the Council. This year saw…

Read more New Fylde Mayoral Team for 2022/2023