Category: Business
Procurement
Introduction
The Council spent in 2020/21 £7,877m on revenue and £4.893m on capital. These spending plans provide organisations of all sizes with a range of commercial opportunities.How to do business with Fylde Council
Suppliers and contractors are encouraged to read the guide, which provides information on how to do business with the Council. Further information is…Ways to reduce your bill
There are a number of reliefs and exemptions available for local business depending on the size of their premises and how it is used. The most common reliefs and exemptions are detailed for occupied and unoccupied empty premises.
Occupied properties
Small business rate relief
You may be eligible for small business rate relief if…
The National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Introduction
Fylde Council has rolled out The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to make it easier for residents and visitors in the Borough to choose places with good hygiene standards when they’re eating out or shopping for food. The food hygiene rating tells you about the hygiene standards in restaurants, pubs,…Advice to New Businesses
Registration of the…
Taxi Licensing
Fylde Borough Council has a responsibility to ensure that drivers, proprietors and operators of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles are fit and proper persons to hold such licenses.
Accordingly, taxis, their drivers and operators are licensed annually by the council. Vehicles are subject to mechanical tests and drivers undergo periodic CRB and medical checks.Fares
The council…Planning
Licensing
The licensing team of the Development Services Directorate is responsible for the licensing function on behalf of the Council. The objective is to maintain & improve standards of public safety in respect of licensed premises, persons and vehicles. This is achieved by a balanced approach of education and enforcement in relation to the appropriate legislation.…