News – Fylde Council

Sports fans and leisure operators are being invited to help transform one of Fylde most loved destinations, as Fylde Council opens its formal tender for a padel and tennis concession at Fairhaven Lake and Gardens on Thursday 10 September. Building on strong interest in a padel tennis opportunity earlier this year, the Council has developed an…

1860 Sports bar, coffee lounge and bistro has officially opened its doors to the public. The launch follows a successful soft opening at the historic Grade II listed landmark on Poulton Street in Kirkham. Fylde Council purchased the Former Girls' Charity School at 52-64 Poulton Street in March 2022 and has overseen a programme of restoration…

Fylde Gallery is gearing up for a season to remember, with three exhibitions bringing coastal artistry, cherished local talent and treasured artworks to Lytham Hall over the coming months. There’s still time to catch the current exhibition, Crossing the Bar, before it closes its doors on Saturday 5 September. Inspired by Tennyson’s famous poem, the display…

A beloved piece of Kirkham's heritage has been saved for future generations as Fylde Council celebrates a significant milestone in the restoration of the Grade II listed Hillside on Preston Street. After four years of dedicated work, the project has reached completion, marking a triumphant moment for the town. The former nightclub, restaurant and wedding venue…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 Opens Tender for Expanded Padel and Tennis Facilities at Fairhaven Lake

Historic Kirkham Landmark’s New 1860 Bistro Opens

Fylde Gallery to Showcase Coastal Art, Local Talent and Treasured Artworks This Autumn and Winter

Historic Kirkham Building Transformed as Major Restoration Reaches Completion

Fylde Council Submits Comments to Offshore Wind Transmission DCO Process

Fylde Community Sports Awards Return for 2026

Beloved St Annes Square Mosaics Set for Thoughtful Restoration

Fylde Council Celebrates One Year of the Transformed St Annes Square

One Month to Go Until Kites Light Up St Annes Skies

St Annes Boating Lake Update