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Fylde Council is proud to support the launch of the new Town Link ShopSafe Radio System in St Annes, a collaborative initiative that will enhance safety and communication for local businesses. Launching on Wednesday 7 January, the system creates a connected network between retailers, town centre staff, Fylde Police and Council Officers, enabling real-time information sharing…

A year of culture, community and celebration – Fylde looks forward to an even brighter 2026 As we look back on 2025, it’s clear this has been another year of progress and pride for Fylde. The completion of the first phase of the St Annes Square improvements has created a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming heart…

Families across Fylde can look forward to another unforgettable weekend of wonder as the award-winning St Annes International Kite Festival returns from Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026, transforming our beloved beach into a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity. The celebrated three-day festival kicks off with a magical illuminated kite display on Friday evening,…

Fylde residents will have further opportunities to shape plans for the East Irish Sea Transmission Project after Ørsted confirmed its preferred cable route through the eastern side of the borough following community engagement sessions earlier this year. The energy company has selected a northern route making landfall at Fleetwood, which would bring underground electricity cables through…

Fylde Council has selected Places Leisure as the preferred operator for St Annes Swimming Pool, bringing fresh investment and exciting improvements that will benefit everyone who already loves swimming, while creating opportunities to attract new swimmers from across Fylde and beyond. Places Leisure, a part of the Places for People Group, one of the UK’s leading…

Fylde has welcomed a record-breaking 3.31 million visitors in 2024, marking another year of exceptional growth for the borough's thriving tourism sector. The latest STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) figures reveal visitor numbers have surged by 3.8% compared to 2023, demonstrating Fylde's continuing appeal as a premier Lancashire destination. This fantastic achievement has generated £360 million…

Fylde Council invites you to capture the magical festive spirit of Ashton Gardens Christmas Markets and share your most enchanting photograph with us this holiday season! The lucky winner will receive a £50 Shop Local voucher to spread Christmas cheer at participating shops. The voucher must be redeemed by 31 March 2026. All valid entries will be…

Fylde Council has taken a decisive step towards the revival of Kirkham Baths, approving £150,000 of essential works to safeguard the building and prepare it for reinstatement. The funding, agreed at Full Council on Tuesday 25 November, will enable urgent safety and preservation measures at the site, which the Council acquired from the YMCA earlier this…

Residents across Fylde can now check bin collection dates, report missed collections and manage garden waste subscriptions through one simple online account, following the launch of the Council’s new digital platform, Bartec. The system, which went live in November 2025, makes accessing waste services significantly easier for all households across the borough. Residents are now able…

Families heading to Fylde’s beaches can feel more confident about enjoying the sea, thanks to encouraging improvements in the latest water quality ratings from DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). St Annes North has climbed from a ‘poor’ rating to ‘sufficient’ in the 2025 classifications, a welcome step forward for one of our most…

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Fylde Council Supports New ShopSafe Radio System for St Annes Town Centre

Merry Christmas from the Leader of Fylde Council

Spectacular St Annes International Kite Festival Returns for 2026

Residents to Have Their Say as East Irish Sea Transmission Project Progresses to Next Stage

Fylde Council Announces Preferred Bidder for St Annes Pool and Reaffirms Commitment to Kirkham Baths

Fylde Tourism Reaches New Heights with Record 3.31 Million Visitors

Ashton Gardens Christmas Markets Photography Competition Terms & Conditions

Fylde Council Commits to Protecting and Restoring Kirkham Baths

New Digital Waste System Streamlines Services for Fylde Households

Fylde’s Bathing Waters Show Real Progress — But We’re Not Stopping There