Business – Fylde Council

The Licensing Team will automatically send a renewal pack to your home address approximately one month before your current taxi badge is due to expire. This will give you sufficient time to complete the application form and provide any supporting documents required. If you have not received your renewal pack or have misplaced the form,…

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The council is only responsible for setting the maximum hackney carriage fares, but some operators in Fylde provide discounted fares at various times A tariff card giving details of the charges will be displayed inside the vehicle and a sealed taximeter will automatically calculate the fare. If the meter is set to a lower tariff…

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Fylde's stunning coastline, charming historic centres, and sprawling parks offer breathtaking backdrops for aerial photography. However, it's important to remember that drone flight regulations exist to ensure safety for everyone. Fylde's proximity to Blackpool Airport and BAE airspace necessitates specific guidelines. For more information regarding flying a drone in Fylde, and to request permission to do…

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What is a local authority search?

A local search is carried out when buying land or property and forms part of the conveyancing process. The standard questions give the potential buyer details of any restrictions or legal obligations, enforceable against successive owners by the local authority or other government departments. A search is normally submitted in…

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Ban on Single Use Plastics – 1^st October 2023- Are You Ready?

Changes to the Law The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023 (legislation.gov.uk) Prepare for the ban – use up your existing stock before 1^st October 2023. Find re-useable alternatives to single-use items Use different materials for single-use items. See Guidance - Read more

All businesses are required by Law, to manage and dispose of their waste responsibly. The removal of waste from non-domestic premises is a separate chargeable service. It is not included within your Business Rates. The Council offers a bulk bin and grey sack collection service for commercial customers at…

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