Author: Fylde Council
A leading Fylde employer has signed up to the council’s SMART testing programme to keep staff who cannot work from home safe.
Trilanco, which is a specialist equine, pet and agricultural products wholesaler based at Mill Farm Sports Village in Wesham, was one of the first companies to agree to regular testing at one of four…
Mayor offers special thanks to Fylde volunteers
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The Leader of Fylde Council, Cllr Karen Buckley gives an update on the Covid-19 picture in the borough.
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Fylde Council propose Sea Defence Improvement Works in St Annes
Following the recent successful completion of the sea defence works along the coastline between Church Scar and Fairhaven Lake, Fylde Council have obtained funding from the Environment Agency to develop a feasibility study (Outline Business Case) to investigate various options for improving coastal erosion and flood risk management at Pleasure Island, St Annes.
The existing seawall…
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CHANGE – A new healthy lifestyle programme
CHANGE (Creating Healthy Activities and Nutritious Gains to Empower change) programme is a healthy lifestyle programme that has been designed to help people make changes to improve their health. It is specifically for residents of Fylde over the age of 18 years.
This programme is to help people manage their weight in a healthy and long-lasting…
Hundreds take part in new SMART Testing programme in Fylde
More than 400 key workers have now been tested for Covid-19 as part of Fylde Council’s new SMART testing programme.
People that aren’t showing any symptoms of Covid-19 that need to leave home to work as part of an essential service, vital infrastructure or community group can be tested weekly at one of four strategically placed…
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Budget Proposal Consultation
The proposals for the 2021/22 budget have now been published and can be viewed on our website www.fylde.gov.uk. Feedback from all stakeholders received before 19th February 2021 will be considered at the budget-setting Council meeting of 4th March 2021. Feedback should be submitted by email using Read more Budget Proposal Consultation
Fylde Council urges residents to get tested as World Health Organisation confirms new symptoms for Covid-19
Leaders at Fylde Council are joining Lancashire's top health experts to urge local residents to get a Covid-19 test if they are concerned about their health – even if they aren't showing the classic symptoms.
The three main symptoms of Covid are a high temperature, a persistent cough or a loss of smell or taste.
But there…
SMART Testing to be rolled out in Fylde
Fylde Council is urging all key workers to get a regular, free Covid-19 test at one of its four new SMART testing centres.
From Monday 8th February, people that aren’t showing any symptoms of Covid-19 that work as part of an essential service, vital infrastructure or community group can be tested weekly at one of four…
Fylde Council appeals for public support over unlawfully operating tanning salons
Fylde Council is appealing to members of the public using unlawfully operating tanning salons to act responsibly.
A small number of salons are continuing to operate across the borough, particularly attracting customers from younger age groups where the virus is most prevalent, according to recent data.
The council has issued a number of penalties…
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