News – Fylde Council

Fylde Council has approved its budget for 2026/27 at Full Council this week, setting out how the Council will fund local services and manage its finances responsibly over the coming year. An average Band D Council Tax of £239.11 has been set for 2026/27, representing a 2.99% increase on the previous year. The decision follows a…

Sports fans and leisure operators are being invited to help bring one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to one of Fylde’s most loved destinations, as Fylde Council opens its formal tender for a padel tennis concession at Fairhaven Lake and Gardens on Tuesday 3 March. Following an initial expression of interest exercise last year, the Council…

Hundreds of children across Fylde are set to enjoy free activities and food this Easter, as Fylde Council rolls out its spring Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, funded by the Department for Education. Eligible families will receive a voucher by Monday 9 March, sent via email or text from hello@holidayactivities.com. Children aged 4 to…

Residents and visitors can look forward to a vibrant new monthly artisan market launching in St Annes Square this spring, showcasing the best of Fylde’s independent makers, designers and food producers. The first market takes place on Saturday 11 April from 10am to 4pm, with events continuing on the second Saturday of every month throughout 2026.…

Families across Fylde can look forward to a fantastic year of outdoor adventures, as the Fylde Rangers bring back their much-loved Nature Tots programme for 2026 – and it’s better than ever! From March through to October, young children will have the chance to explore some of Fylde’s most beautiful green spaces in a series of…

Businesses across Fylde have diverted more than 25 tonnes of waste from landfill since Fylde Council launched its enhanced commercial recycling service in September 2025 - a significant step forward in protecting our local environment for future generations. Since the service launched, businesses have recycled over 15 tonnes of glass, cans and plastics, and a…

Families across Fylde are invited to become citizen scientists and help protect our precious coastline by simply taking photographs at special fixed points along the shore. The new ShoreLens community science programme launches this month as part of the innovative Our Future Coast project, giving local people the chance to play a vital role in understanding…

Gardening enthusiasts and eco-conscious residents across Fylde can now secure their subscription for the Council’s Garden Waste Collection Service for 2026/27, with subscriptions now open for another year of convenient garden waste recycling. The service, which transforms garden clippings and lawn cuttings into compost rather than landfill waste, continues to offer fantastic value at just £39…

The transformation of St Annes town centre continues next week as two exciting improvement projects get underway, which will improve links between the town centre, the seafront and Ashton Gardens. Phase 2 of the St Annes Masterplan will commence on Monday 23 February with the Pier Link project, which will transform the route between the newly…

Families across Fylde can dust off their vintage finest and prepare to step back in time as the much-loved Lytham 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026. The popular event transforms Lytham into a living celebration of the wartime era, with two full days of free entertainment from 10am to 5pm featuring…

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Fylde Residents Can Count on Their Services After Council Confirms Budget for the Year Ahead

Fylde Council Opens Tender for Padel Tennis Facility at Fairhaven Lake

Free Easter Activities on Offer for Fylde Families Through Holiday Programme

New Monthly Artisan Market to Bring Independent Traders and Creative Talent to St Annes Square

Little Explorers Invited to Discover Nature with Fylde’s Beloved Outdoor Sessions

Fylde Businesses Divert Over 25 Tonnes of Waste from Landfill Through Commercial Recycling Service

Families Invited to Become Citizen Scientists and Help Protect Fylde’s Coast

Fylde’s Popular Garden Waste Service Returns for 2026 – Sign Up Now Open

St Annes Town Centre Transformation Continues as Pier Link & Garden Street Projects Begin

Step Back in Time as Lytham 1940s Weekend Returns for 2026