Fylde Council has launched a new scheme to support local businesses that have suffered significant losses as a result of COVID 19. Smaller businesses not previously eligible for government funding during the lock down may be eligible for a grant of up… Read more Extra funding for small businesses affected by the COVID 19 lock down
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Church Scar Promenade to re-open to the Public
We are delighted to announce the completed section of the Sea Defence Project at Church Scar will re-open to the public on Friday 15th May 2020.
The project which began work in 2018 stretches from Fairhaven Lake to Church Scar promenade on Seafield Road. The previous defences were built in the late 1890s and were in…
Nominate your Fylde COVID-19 Hero
The coronavirus pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, but in times of adversity there are many heroes in our community.
The Mayor of Fylde Councillor Angela Jacques, who will be continuing as Mayor until 2021 would like to recognise those heroes in a special event that will take place later this year.
We are looking…
Council Tax Discount for Newly Self-Employed
Fylde Council has established a discretionary hardship scheme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme can reduce the Council Tax liability for anyone who has started self-employment after April 5th 2019 and is NOT already in receipt of the Council Tax Reduction benefit or other Government assistance schemes in response to Coronavirus.
If you fall…
Fylde Council staff redeployed to deliver essential services
Fylde Council is resolute in continuing to deliver essential services to our residents and offer vital support to the most vulnerable in our community; thanks to a wealth of volunteers across all sectors of the Council, together we have redeployed staff and resources to meet our changing demands.
Our staff are going above and beyond to…
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Changes to the Leadership of Fylde Council
The Government has passed regulations allowing local authorities to conduct their meetings with greater flexibility, providing the option to cancel Annual General Meetings. The regulations came into force on 4th April 2020, and apply to local authority meetings, required to be held on, or before, 7th May 2021. In line with the regulations passed, it…
Fylde Council Offering Easter Eggs as a Thank You to Care Homes
Last week, thanks to the wonderful people at Mars the Fylde Community Hub received a donation of Easter eggs. Prior to this generous donation, any Easter eggs have been added to food parcels for the vulnerable and given to volunteers as a thank you for their support, and receiving this donation of eggs has meant they…
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Fylde Community Hub gets a thumbs up from the Lancashire Resilience Forum
The Lancashire Resilience Forum has recently given the thumbs up to the Fylde Community Hub following a visit last week.
The council set up the community hub to support the isolated and lonely residents of the Borough who do not have friends, family or neighbours to assist during the period of isolation required as a result…
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St Annes Amenity Beach Dog Exclusion Zone
Residents are reminded that the dog exclusion zone on the amenity beach at St Annes starts on Good Friday, 10th April until 30th September.
During the current social distancing guidance provided by the government to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand many local residents are using the beach for both their own daily exercise as…
Don’t Discover Fylde this Easter
Usually we welcome visitors from all over the country for their Easter Break here in Fylde, with plenty of events planned, vast beaches to offer as well as lots of restaurants, cafés, parks and open spaces to enjoy.
However, this year is very different.
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, and the advice to stay home, save…