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In September the government announced that vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500 million support fund to help them with essentials over the winter. Councillor Karen Buckley, Leader of Fylde Council commented: “We are delighted to be able to facilitate the payment of these grants to those most in need during…

At a recent meeting of the Operational Management Committee, Members agreed to amend the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dog control in four locations across the borough from January. Previously the PSPO requirements were for ‘dogs on leads by direction’ in Ashton Gardens, Lowther Gardens and Fairhaven Lake with a seasonal restriction along the promenade…

The government has announced that England will move to Plan B in response to the risks of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. New restrictions will be put in place to protect the public.

From Friday 10^th December, face masks will be compulsory in most public venues, including theatres and cinemas. This is in addition to the…
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Three Lancashire-based architectural practices have been appointed to help restore shops and businesses on Kirkham’s historic high street to their former glory. More than 35 property owners have signed up to Fylde Borough Council’s Shop Front Improvement Scheme which was launched after Kirkham was designated a High Street Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) by Historic England. Grants…

Six Fylde businesses have earned a place in the finals of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021, where they will compete against some of the greatest visitor economy businesses from across the county. The awards, organised by Marketing Lancashire and sponsored this year by the University of Central Lancashire, aim to showcase achievement across numerous categories of…

The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Fylde to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in Fylde. It says residents should be represented by…

Fylde Council are delighted to announce the return of free parking on all council-owned car parks on the weekends leading up to Christmas, to help make your Christmas shopping experience all the easier. The first free weekend, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of December, will coincide with Small Business Saturday, the campaign to encourage people to…

Newly opened Dawson’s Arts & Crafts Emporium and The Hop Shoppe, a craft beer bar and bottle shop, are among the latest businesses to have received funding from Fylde Council’s ARG Vacant Premises Grant. Both are welcome additions to the high street ahead of the busy Christmas shopping period. Michelle and Lee Dawson have revived empty shop…

A report commissioned to look at options to improve train services on the South Fylde railway line has been presented to the Department for Transport. Fylde Council has submitted detailed findings which explore steps to improve local transport including the possibility of delivering half-hourly services between Blackpool South and Preston along with measures that improve the…

A case of Avian Influenza (otherwise known as Bird Flu) has been confirmed at a premises in Salwick, near Preston. Avian Influenza is a disease which mainly affects birds, but on rare occasions, it can affect mammals including humans. Consequently, a number of precautionary measures are being put in place. The response is being led locally by…

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Household support grants available for vulnerable people across Fylde

Dogs required to be on leads in further locations across the Borough

England Moves to COVID-19 ‘Plan B’

Lancashire Architects Delighted To Be Part Of ‘Huge Opportunity’ To Restore Historic High Street

Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021: Fylde Businesses Rock The Finals!

New political map for Fylde Borough Council

Free Christmas Parking in Fylde Returns!

Fylde Council is delighted to be supporting two new business ventures on the high street

South Fylde railway line improvement report submitted to Department for Transport

Precautionary measures in place following confirmed Bird Flu case