News – Fylde Council

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Fylde Council is deeply saddened to share the news that Councillor Julie Brickles, current representative for the Warton ward, has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. Councillor Julie Brickles was first elected to Fylde Council representing the Warton and Westby ward on 5 May 2011, and she went on to…

Read more Councillor Julie Brickles: Statement

As the summer holidays approach, we are thrilled to announce the return of the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) summer clubs to Fylde. This summer, the HAF clubs will offer a vibrant and engaging programme packed with fun activities, games, sports, arts and crafts, and so much more! Funded by the Department for Education, the HAF Programme…

Read more Exciting Return of HAF Summer Clubs to Fylde!

The final version of the 2024-28 Corporate Plan has been approved by full Council on 15 July 2024, after deliberation at both the Internal Affairs Scrutiny Committee and the Executive Committee, as well as consultation with residents and other stakeholders. The Corporate Plan is the Council’s primary strategic document, outlining the priority objectives…

Read more Corporate Plan 2024-28

A fully funded budget increase for the St Annes Event Space project has been approved at the full Council meeting of 15 July 2024. The increased budget allows for several enhancements to the design, now developed to Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stage 3, allowing the project to deliver a greater transformational…

Read more St Annes Event Space Project Budget Increase Approved

New parish councils are set to be established for Ansdell and Lytham after the recommendations of the Executive Committee were approved by full Council on 15 July 2024. The decision to create two new parish councils was informed by public consultation in 2024, which followed a thorough community governance review to consider parishing…

Read more New Parish Councils to be Established in Ansdell and Lytham

Fylde Borough is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for six parks: Lowther Gardens, Ashton Gardens, the Promenade Gardens, Lytham War Memorial Gardens, Fairhaven Lake and Gardens, and Elswick Parish Council’s Elswick Village Hall and Gardens. Cllr Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure & Culture, said: “We are extremely proud of…

Read more Six parks in Fylde Borough raise the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces

Fylde Council, Fylde Foodbank, iHope and Homestart are proud to announce a series of school uniform pop-up shops in St Annes and Kirkham. These pop-up shops will offer affordable school uniforms to families in need, ensuring that every child starts the school year equipped and confident. St Annes Pop-Up Shop: The Well Community Centre, 92 St Albans…

Read more School Uniform Pop-Up Shops to Run Throughout the Summer

People, clubs and organisations that go above and beyond to encourage and facilitate sport and activity in Fylde are being urged to enter the 2024 Fylde Active Community Awards. The exciting annual event gives sporting and wellbeing heroes their chance to shine as the borough comes together to celebrate and applaud their efforts. Hosted by Fylde Council's…

Read more Fylde Council launches the Fylde Active Community Awards 2024

Fylde Council is set to establish new parish councils for the areas of Ansdell and Lytham following an extensive community governance review and public consultation, subject to approval by full Council. At a meeting on June 25, 2024, the Council's Executive Committee voted to recommend creating separate parish councils for the currently unparished…

Read more Executive Committee Recommends New Parish Councils to be Established in Ansdell and Lytham

On Monday 24 June, Fylde Council commemorated the start of Armed Forces Week 2024 with a flag raising ceremony attended by elected members including the Mayor of Fylde, Fylde Council’s Chief Executive Officer Allan Oldfield, and Lee Townsend, Royal British Legion Chair for St Annes, Lytham and Warton. Armed Forces Week is an…

Read more Fylde Council Raises Flag for Armed Forces Week 2024 and Receives ERS Silver Award