Author: Fylde Council

Fylde Council has recently installed two new digital signs on the coast to help communicate important messages to visitors. The signs will provide up to date information including beach safety messages such as tide times and how to stay safe whilst visiting the area. The signs are located at the beach entrance to the South side of…

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A stone sculpture featuring migrating birds has been installed at the end of Fairlawn Road between The Triangle and Lytham Green promenade. The Lytham in Bloom group prides itself on providing street furniture with features of artistic merit within the Borough. The bronze Shrimper (fountain) and clock in the herbaceous border both in Lowther Gardens are…

Read more Lytham In Bloom install stone sculpture to pay tribute to the Ribble Estuary

Fylde Council is kicking off a five-week ‘Let’s Feel Good Fylde’ awareness campaign to encourage residents to get out and be active, culminating in the Fylde Sports Festival at the end of October. With summer turning to autumn and the festive season on the horizon, the council’s sports development and parks and coastal teams are urging…

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A campaign to help reduce litter across Fylde during an exceptionally busy summer has been hailed a resounding success. Fylde Council’s Take It, Don’t Leave It campaign has led to a significant reduction in litter and has encouraged even more volunteers to support clean-up operations on beaches and in rural communities. The campaign was launched in July…

Read more Take it, Don’t Leave It hits the mark

Employees at Snowdon Road Depot have recently benefitted from a modern upgrade to the facilities there. The Council has invested much needed funds in completely renovating the office and workspace area at the Snowdon Road Depot with fantastic new modern facilities for all the employees that work from the location. There is now a clean, efficient, and…

Read more Fylde Council staff based at Snowdon Road Depot benefit from much needed facilities upgrade

Fylde Council is committing to tackling the levels of Anti-Social Behaviour in the Borough through improving the CCTV provision in town centres and supporting community partnerships to engage the younger generation. At a recent meeting of the Environment, Health and Housing Committee, Members agreed to approve the replacement of the strategic town centre cameras in St…

Read more Fylde Council commits to more effective CCTV provisions to protect the Borough

Fylde Council has responded to the Government’s UK Resettlement scheme by committing to extend current refugee resettlement support to welcome five Afghan families fleeing the conflict, as well as looking to see how the borough can offer additional help as the situation develops. It is recognised that these families and those across the country will need…

Read more Fylde Council pledges help for Afghan families

A Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) was launched in Fylde on September 7 to highlight the risks of underage drinking and improve the health and wellbeing of local young people. The CAP will work with youth services and local organisations to provide alcohol-free leisure and sports activities for young people. It will also work with local schools to…

Read more A new partnership launches in Fylde to tackle underage drinking

In response to several attacks on protected wildlife by dogs not on leads in public gardens, Fylde Council is reviewing the current Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in four locations:

• Ashton Gardens;
• The Promenade and Promenade Gardens;
• Lowther Gardens;
• Fairhaven Lake.

As part of the review, the Council is inviting feedback from all stakeholders who use…

Read more Fylde Council seeks views on further PSPO controls

Fylde Council has launched a new scheme aimed at encouraging new and exciting activities for young people in the borough. The ARG Youth Activity Scheme will contribute up to £10,000 to support the establishment of new youth provision in Fylde to help with the post pandemic recovery of this vital sector. Aimed at not-for-profit organisations, the funding…

Read more New grant to boost provision for youngsters in Fylde