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The council has been investigating the use of body cameras to support enforcement activity over recent months. The COVID 19 measures caused a delay in some of the necessary risk assessments that are required ahead of deploying body cams in the community. The final requirements in terms of data use and notification that body cams…

The Council has been working collaboratively with Funeral Directors and we have put in place the maximum arrangements allowed based on HM Government regulations. Our Bereavement Services team has been working relentlessly including long weekends ensuring a sympathetic, professional and caring approach will continue to be followed at all times, especially during this distressing period…

The Council is looking to facilitate the safe opening of our businesses as lockdown eases with proposals for wider walkways to facilitate social distancing and pop-up cycle lanes to allow you to travel into our town centres safely. Ideas have been coming in thick and fast from our residents and business communities and we are liaising…

The Fylde borough has seen an influx of visitors to its parks, beaches and open spaces due to the recent relaxation in the lock down measures, as well as the exceptionally good weather the UK is currently experiencing. Many of these visitors are bringing BBQs, however the Council would like to remind everyone that a Public…

As businesses across the borough get ready to re-open Fylde Council is working closely with them to ensure there is a complete understanding of the requirements that must be in place. It is imperative that social distancing remains to ensure transmission of infection is minimised and we can work towards the government’s next phase. A responsibility…

The coronavirus pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for the local high streets of Fylde, and we are asking you to remember to shop, buy, and trade locally where possible. Most high street shops have remained closed during the pandemic except for those supplying essential items such as food and medicine. As the economy now begins to…

Fylde Council has launched a new scheme to support local businesses that have suffered significant losses as a result of COVID 19. Smaller businesses not previously eligible for government funding during the lock down may be eligible for a grant of up…

We are delighted to announce the completed section of the Sea Defence Project at Church Scar will re-open to the public on Friday 15^th May 2020. The project which began work in 2018 stretches from Fairhaven Lake to Church Scar promenade on Seafield Road. The previous defences were built in the late 1890s and were in…

The coronavirus pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, but in times of adversity there are many heroes in our community. The Mayor of Fylde Councillor Angela Jacques, who will be continuing as Mayor until 2021 would like to recognise those heroes in a special event that will take place later this year. We are looking…

Fylde Council has established a discretionary hardship scheme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme can reduce the Council Tax liability for anyone who has started self-employment after April 5^th 2019 and is NOT already in receipt of the Council Tax Reduction benefit or other Government assistance schemes in response to Coronavirus. If you fall…

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Body cameras to support enforcement activity

Lytham Park Cemetary and Crematorium Update

Fylde Council looks at the next steps to aid in the safe opening of our businesses

Fylde Council reminds beach and parks visitors BBQs are banned and fines will be issued

Fylde Council supports businesses set to re-open

Fylde Council calls for residents to shop local

Extra funding for small businesses affected by the COVID 19 lock down

Church Scar Promenade to re-open to the Public

Nominate your Fylde COVID-19 Hero

Council Tax Discount for Newly Self-Employed