Category: News

Fylde Council Submits Comments to Offshore Wind Transmission DCO Process

Posted on August 21, 2026 by in News
Fylde Council has submitted comments to the Secretary of State as part of the Development Consent Order (DCO) examination process for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets, ahead of the deadline for this stage of the examination process, which closed on Friday 7 August. The submission references the joint letter sent by Fylde,…

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Fylde Community Sports Awards Return for 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by in News
Nominations are now open for the Fylde Community Sports Awards 2026, and residents are being urged to put forward the coaches, clubs, schools and volunteers who make sport and physical activity such a positive force across the borough. Following a brilliant response last year, the awards are back to celebrate the everyday heroes who help make…

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Beloved St Annes Square Mosaics Set for Thoughtful Restoration

Posted on August 17, 2026 by in News
The much-loved mosaics that bring colour and character to St Annes Square are set for a fantastic new lease of life, as specialist artist Tracey Cartledge prepares to carefully restore all three pieces this September. Work begins on Monday 7 September with the St Annes Arts Arena Mosaic in the amphitheatre, created by artist Gary Drostle…

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Fylde Council Celebrates One Year of the Transformed St Annes Square

Posted on August 04, 2026 by in News
Fylde Council is delighted to mark one year since the completion of the transformed St Annes Square, a space that has brought our community together through a vibrant and diverse programme of events since its unveiling in August 2025. The impact was immediate, with town centre footfall in August 2025 reaching over 277,000 visitors,…

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One Month to Go Until Kites Light Up St Annes Skies

Posted on August 04, 2026 by in News
With just one month to go, excitement is building for the return of the award-winning St Annes International Kite Festival, as spectacular display kites prepare to fill the skies above St Annes seafront from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September. Visitors can look forward to five flying arenas on the beach, including a special evening of…

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St Annes Boating Lake Update

Posted on August 03, 2026 by in News
Following recent investigations and repair works at St Annes Boating Lake, the Council is providing an update on the current position and next steps. Earlier this month, the boating lake was drained which allowed it to be de-silted and enabled an investigation to determine the ongoing water loss issues. The works included inspection of more than…

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Fylde Council Resident Survey August Prize Draw – Terms and Conditions

Posted on August 01, 2026 by in News
Fylde Council invites you to enter our August prize draw by completing the Residents' Survey 2026. The Prize One winner will receive a one-night stay for up to four people in a Bell Tent with wood-fired hot tub at Stanley Villa Farm. The stay is valid until 31 October 2026, subject to availability, and excludes Fridays, Saturdays, and…

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Safety Improvements Set to Transform Orchard Road

Posted on July 29, 2026 by in News
Residents and visitors walking along Orchard Road in St Annes can look forward to safer, smoother pavements as essential repair works get underway on Monday 3 August. The works, expected to take 10-12 weeks, will tackle uneven and slumped surfaces that have developed around the street’s planters. The works will see paving lifted and re-laid across…

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Local Groups Share in Fylde’s Community Projects Fund as Grants Support 13 Grassroots Initiatives

Posted on July 29, 2026 by in News
Fylde Council is delighted to announce the latest round of Community Projects Fund grants, with thirteen local groups set to benefit from funding that will make a real difference in neighbourhoods across the borough. The Community Projects Fund, which allocates £20,000 annually, has enabled transformative projects throughout Fylde, ranging from sports initiatives to environmental improvements and…

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Snailwell’s of Lytham Scoops Top Prize as Fylde’s Shop Windows Go for Gold Ahead of AIG Women’s Open

Posted on July 28, 2026 by in News
A creative and detailed display at Snailwell’s of Lytham has been crowned the winner of Fylde Council’s Window Display Competition, celebrating the AIG Women’s Open coming to the borough. Businesses across St Annes, Ansdell and Lytham have spent the past fortnight transforming their shopfronts into golf-themed showstoppers, and today the towns’ high streets are looking better…

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