Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO’s) relating to barbecues
Public Spaces Protection Orders prohibiting barbecues and outdoor cooking in certain open spaces in Fylde were extended in June 2025 and will continue to apply until 30 June 2028. These orders extend previous orders which have been in place since 2019. The PSPO’s have been renewed subject to public consultation twice since.
A full list of the affected open spaces, such as certain parks, dunes and beaches can be seen below.
The PSPO’s were originally introduced in response to complaints about damage caused to park furniture and grassed areas because of barbeques and outdoor cooking. The fire service was called to attend a large fire on Lytham Green in summer 2018 which was caused by a disposable barbecue. Damage had also been caused in and around Fairhaven Lake, and the Fylde Sand Dunes Local Nature Reserve which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The complaints included other elements such as noise, nuisance, litter, anti-social behaviour and safety risks associated with such activities.
The Council hopes that by prohibiting barbecues this will help to further protect the Borough’s designated open spaces, nature reserves, ecological sites and the associated wildlife.
Failure to comply with the orders will result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £50 or you could be prosecuted in the magistrates’ court for a criminal offence and be fined up to £1,000. Community Enforcement Officers from Fylde Council proactively patrol these areas, often 7 days a week, to ensure compliance.
If you see someone using a barbecue or cooking equipment in an area where an order applies please report it to us using the following link: Report it – Fylde Council
