Pier Link
The St Annes High Street Improvements Phase 2 Pier Link project is a key project proposal in the St Annes Masterplan, which will seek to deliver improved connectivity between the promenade and the town centre remodelling the link between the Square and the Pier, which will also link to the improved public realm space created through the Phase 1 St Annes Improvement Scheme.
The project supports a key aim of the St Annes Masterplan, to revitalise the town centre for it once again to become the focal point, encouraging economic activity and a more diverse mix of uses, stimulating high street businesses. The project will also help to improve pedestrian experience and encourage more visitors to the sea front to explore the town centre and vice versa.
The Project is expected to cost £1,396,736 and will be funded by Lancashire County Council, Fylde UKSPF, funded by the UK Government, and Fylde Council’s capital programme.
The anticipated start date for the project is early 2026 and the project is expected to take up to 7 months to complete once construction works begin.
Garden Street
The St Annes High Street Improvements Garden Street project forms phase 3 of the St Annes Improvement.
The proposed scheme will involve public realm improvements to a significant section of Garden Street and the junction of Garden Street and St Annes Road West as part of the St Annes Masterplan delivery.
The £1.5m project is fully funded by Fylde Council.
Two public & stakeholder engagement sessions were held on Wednesday 15th October & Thursday 16th of October ,3pm-6pm in the reception of the Town Hall, St Annes to showcase detailed plans for the much-anticipated Pier Link and Garden Street improvement scheme – ambitious projects that promise to create seamless connections between the seafront, town centre and Ashton Gardens. Works are set to begin on Pier Link in early 2026 so if you were unable to attend the public engagement sessions and have any questions about the projects, ideas to share, or would like to discover how these improvements will breathe new life into St Annes then you can feedback via this survey Or you can email the team on regenprojects@fylde.gov.uk
Further detailed drawings and plans and progress reports on the projects will be shared on this page as the project moves forward.
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Pier Link FAQs
The project is currently expected to start in 2026, subject to the necessary consultations being carried out and completed.
The current plans for the project can be accessed here: Pier Link and Garden Street – Fylde Council
The current proposals are for one way traffic, as shown on the project plans with traffic only able to pass down the road from Clifton Drive South towards the pier.
Yes currently there is a cycle path proposed that will travel west to east down St Annes Road West and join up with the cycle path on Clifton Drive South. This is currently proposed to be in contraflow to the traffic.
No, currently it is expected that other than painting and some possible general maintenance repairs, the lighting will remain as it is.
There isn’t currently an intention for any trees to be planted as part of this project. However it is the intention at this stage to include low level planting within the scheme.
Yes. The scheme will be subject to further consultation by Lancashire Council Council and Fylde Council will inform residents and businesses of any key dates announced for this consultation so that feedback can be provided by interested parties into this process.
Garden Link FAQs
It is hoped that the project will start in early 2026.Conversations are ongoing with the developers of the Former JR Taylors building and Lancashire County Council as the highways authority to coordinate works proposed.
As soon as a start date is known, Fylde Council will communicate this to Fylde residents, businesses and visitors.
The current plans for the project can be accessed here: Pier Link and Garden Street – Fylde Council
Yes, Garden Street will reopen for one way traffic travelling from St Annes Road West to St George’s Road.
Yes it is currently the intention that on-street parking will be available on one side of Garden Street. Traffic regulation orders will be proposed over the next few months and residents and businesses will be able to comment on these proposals through official Lancashire County Council consultations.
The current designs for Garden Street include for improvements to pavements and lighting.
For health and safety reasons the developer for this project has indicated that they do not wish to see signage erected on the compound hoarding. Fylde Council are working with businesses on Garden Street to produce signage that can assist in indicating to users of St Annes Road West that businesses on Garden Street are open as usual.
You can contact the team on regenprojects@fylde.gov.uk or alternatively you can contact customer services on 01253 658658.
