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Fylde Council is pleased to announce continued support for Ukrainian refugees through the extension of the Homes for Ukraine scheme until March 2027, following a decision at the Executive Committee meeting on Monday, 17 March 2025. The committee has approved the utilisation of £356,126 in residual Homes for Ukraine funding to maintain vital services, ensuring sustainable…

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Fylde Council is delighted to announce that the popular Splash Park in Promenade Gardens, St Annes, will reopen for the 2025 season on Saturday 5 April 2025. First opened in 2019, the Splash water play area has proven immensely popular with local and visiting families and offers a fantastic range of features including spray loops, water…

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Fylde Council has announced the appointment of seven new trustees to oversee the Lytham Institute charity, ensuring its continued growth as a hub for education, recreation, and cultural enrichment. The appointments follow a public recruitment process aimed at bringing a diverse range of skills and experience to the organisation’s governance. The newly appointed trustees include professionals…

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Fylde Council’s Executive Committee has endorsed a proposal to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA as part of its commitment to maintaining swimming provision in rural Fylde. Following a comprehensive review of the facility’s condition, the committee has resolved to allocate £75,000 in annual revenue funding to secure and monitor the site while future development plans…

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Fylde Council is inviting residents and visitors to share their views on proposals to extend Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) that prohibit barbecues and outdoor cooking on council-owned land across the borough. The existing PSPOs, which cover eleven different areas including beaches, coastal areas and public parks, are due to expire in July 2025. Following a…

Read more Fylde Council Launches Public Consultation on Barbecue PSPO Extension

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the successful allocation of Community Projects Fund grants, demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives across the borough. The Community Projects Fund, which allocates £20,000 annually, continues to provide critical support to local voluntary, community and faith groups, enabling transformative projects that enhance community wellbeing and local heritage. Recent grant…

Read more Fylde Council Provides Community Projects Fund Update

Fylde Council is pleased to announce impressive tourism performance figures for 2023, as revealed in the latest STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) statistics. The borough has secured its position as a leading Lancashire destination, with results highlighting Fylde’s continued recovery and growth following the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Key findings from the 2023 STEAM report…

Read more Fylde Celebrates Strong Tourism Growth in 2023

Fylde Council is delighted to announce the completion of the Fairhaven Lake Jetty restoration project, ensuring the continuation of much-loved water-based activities at the popular coastal destination.  Thanks to funding and support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, essential structural repairs have been carried out on the main jetty, which had previously been…

Read more Fairhaven Lake Jetty Restoration Completed Ahead of Summer Season

Fylde Council announces the retirement of Darren Bell, Head of Technical Services, following over two decades of distinguished service. Darren joined Fylde Council in 2003 as Parks Manager, where he oversaw the modernisation and redevelopment of Fylde’s parks, securing £2 million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore Ashton Gardens. In 2008, Darren was promoted to…

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Fylde Council is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Lancashire County Council, which will see the provision of significant capital funding from the Lancashire Economic Growth and Development Investment Fund to secure the continued delivery of the St Annes Masterplan. The newly secured investment will ensure continued development on the St Annes Pier Link Project,…

Read more Fylde Council Partners with Lancashire County Council to Advance St Annes Masterplan