The most common frauds relate to false claims for discounts and exemptions. This includes single person discount of 25% for sole adult occupiers and student exemption claims. Providing false information in order to avoid…

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Universal Credit is a new benefit for working age people who are out of work or on a low income. It is run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and replaces the following six main working age benefits with a single monthly payment:
The Council is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity and accountability. In line with that commitment we encourage employees and others with serious concerns about any aspect of the Council's work to come forward and voice those concerns without fear of reprisals. This policy document makes it clear that you can do…

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Risk management is a strategic tool and an essential part of effective and efficient management and planning. Fylde Borough Council delivers a diverse range of services that provide a significant potential for personal injury and loss or damage. Risk management allows us to reduce that potential and in respect of strategic risk it will allow us…

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You can find details of all our spending over £500 from the past twelve months in the table below. Documents are available in PDF and XLS format. Information has been excluded from publication where:
  • The information is exempt from publication under the data protection act
  • The information relates to the protection of vulnerable adults or children
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The prompt payment code relates to all contractors, suppliers and other organisations that provide services or goods to Fylde Borough Council. Fylde Borough Council is committed to the principles of the Government’s Prompt payment Code and intends to ensure that all invoice payments are made within the terms of agreed contracts or where there is no…

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