Author: Fylde Council

Members of the Finance and Democracy Committee have approved proposals to begin the process to compulsory purchase a piece of land at Squires Gate Station to create a fully accessible platform. The delivery of a step-free accessible route to the platform has been a long-term desire of the Council and the South Fylde Line Community Rail…

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Twenty-seven new beach safety signs have been installed along the beach frontage from Starr Gate to Jubilee House, reminding people of the safety risks when visiting the beach. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) recognises the importance of effective, consistent signs and safety flags on UK beaches. This is becoming increasingly relevant in the current climate…

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As the pandemic continues and the speed of the vaccine roll out increases, we've uncovered the myths surrounding the Covid-19 vaccines, discussing the speed of development, the availability, side effects, how it was tested and more. Myth 1: The Covid-19 vaccines have been developed too quickly

• All vaccines have met and passed the usual vaccine regulations,…

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Shopkeepers and landlords are being urged to SIGN UP NOW for the chance to restore their properties to their former historic glory as part of Kirkham’s £10m regeneration masterplan. Grants covering UP TO 90% of the design and build costs of external refurbishment and improvement work are now available thanks to funding secured by Fylde Borough…

Read more Kirkham Business Owners Urged to Take Advantage Of Multi-Million Pound Improvement Scheme

Fylde Council is proud to have allocated a £20K fund to community groups that carry out work at train stations along the South Fylde line. Volunteer groups working at the stations from Squires Gate through to Kirkham and Wesham work tirelessly gardening, planting, tending raised beds, improving signage and providing bird boxes in conjunction with the…

Read more South Fylde railway line on track for £20,000 boost

New Fylde Mayor Elaine Silverwood is ready for her 12 months as the borough’s first citizen, and is hoping to raise plenty of money for her chosen charities and community groups: Kirkham and Wesham Club Day, Fylde Coast Women’s Aid and The Linden Centre, based at Trinity Hospice. The…

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Following recent feedback from residents, new barriers have been installed on St Annes beach clearly identifying the area in which dogs are not allowed between Good Friday and 30^th September. Since installation, feedback has been positive, and the implementation of the signage and barriers has proved a success in enabling people visiting the beach with their…

Read more Dog exclusion zone on St Annes beach clearly identifiable with new signage

Following the highly successful £22m replacement Coastal Defence scheme at Fairhaven, Granny’s Bay and Church Scar, proposals to replace the Kiosk at the entrance to Fairhaven car park are now being considered. Fylde Council, in partnership with the Dalmasso family are proposing to replace the existing ice cream kiosk at the entrance to Stanner Bank Car…

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The consultation process on the proposal for the sea defence works in St Anne’s has proven to be a major success with great feedback from project partners and the public.  This project is crucial to protect over 400 properties from coastal flooding for the foreseeable future.  The council started the consultation process back in February…

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The leader of Fylde Council is thanking residents for their continued efforts as the borough benefits from increased testing and vaccination support after being designated an Enhanced Response Area. Cllr Karen Buckley said that people in Fylde had shown remarkable resilience since the start of the pandemic and the current low infection levels and high vaccination…

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