Author: Fylde Council

Residents living near Liggard Brook will soon benefit from cleaner water, a healthier local environment and reduced flood risk after essential restoration works took place to enhance this important waterway. United Utilities has funded the project and worked closely with the Environment Agency to clear some of the reeds that have built up adjacent to Ballam…

Read more Liggard Brook Receives Environmental Boost Following Vital Restoration Works

Families and swimmers across Fylde are celebrating today after Fylde Council’s Executive Committee recommended the most ambitious swimming and leisure provision investment in the Council’s history. The £9.3 million transformation will see St Annes Pool completely modernised and Kirkham Baths reopened, subject to approval at Full Council on Tuesday 27 January. After reviewing a range of…

Read more Fylde Makes Waves with Historic £9.3 Million Swimming Investment as Both St Annes and Kirkham Pools Set for Transformation

Fylde Council has signalled its commitment to preserving the valuable Lytham St Annes Art Collection for the benefit of local residents. The Council’s Executive Committee has backed the establishment of a charitable trust that will ensure the Collection, which comprises around 400 pieces of art donated over the last century, will continue to be managed with…

Read more Fylde Council Secures Future of Lytham St Annes Art Collection through New Charitable Trust

Families, visitors and businesses across Fylde will continue to enjoy safe, welcoming public spaces after the Council backed plans to extend vital protection orders covering alcohol consumption and dog control for a further three years to September 2029. The extensions are subject to a full statutory consultation where residents can have their say before final decisions…

Read more Fylde Residents to Benefit from Extended Public Spaces Protection Orders

Fylde residents feeling the January blues can discover a wealth of free activities and support services designed to boost wellbeing and bring some sunshine to the darkest Monday of the year. Blue Monday, falling on 19 January this year, traditionally marks the most challenging day of winter. But Fylde Council is determined to help residents transform…

Read more Beat the Blues with Free Activities and Support Across Fylde This Blue Monday

Fylde Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of Community Projects Fund grants, showcasing the continued success of the programme in supporting vital community initiatives across the borough. The Community Projects Fund, which provides £20,000 annually to local voluntary, community and faith groups, has awarded grants totalling £5,270.44 to four fantastic community organisations that will…

Read more Local Groups Celebrate Funding Boost with Community Projects Fund Awards

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for local entrepreneurs to bring refreshments back to one of St Annes’ most popular seafront locations, with Fylde Council inviting expressions of interest for a prime trading spot at North Promenade Car Park. The prominent site, situated right at the car park entrance next to the beloved Les Dawson memorial…

Read more Exciting Business Opportunity at St Annes Seafront as Council Seeks New Trader

Fylde residents have delivered a fantastic endorsement of their local Council, with 87% saying they’re satisfied with the overall service they receive – a jump from 84% in 2024. The 2025 Residents Survey, which gathered views from over 1,000 participants, reveals that an impressive 95% of residents rate Fylde as a great place to live, with…

Read more Fylde Residents Give Resounding Vote of Confidence in Council Services