A significant number of individuals, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, face limitations in accessing standard accessible toilets due to their specific mobility challenges. These individuals often require specialised equipment or assistance from one or two carers to utilise the facilities or undergo necessary continence pad changes. Standard accessible toilets, commonly known as disabled toilets,…

Read more Fylde Council to Construct Two New Changing Place Facilities for Enhanced Accessibility

The St Annes Event Space Project, the first initiative under the St Annes Masterplan adopted by the Council in July 2022, is set to transform St Annes Road West into a vibrant hub for hosting events. This exciting development will enhance the existing event venues in St Annes, providing a dedicated facility that aligns with…

Read more St Annes Event Space Project Marks Milestone in St Annes Masterplan

An exciting new project with the potential to positively impact the lives of Fylde's residents is set to commence, thanks to funding provided by the UK Government through Fylde's UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation. In the coming weeks, a tender process will be initiated to select a highly experienced organisation to deliver direct support and…

Read more Fylde are Getting Active About Economic Inactivity

Another business support initiative supported by Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation is set to launch in July 2023, thanks to the dedication of Fylde’s town centre business groups, working together with the Council’s Economic Development Team. Kirkham Business Group, Lytham Business Partnership and St Annes Enterprise Partnership, alongside Fylde Council's Economic Development Team, have…

Read more Working Together to Promote Fylde’s Town Centres

Exciting and innovative technology is being utilised in St Annes and Lytham town centres to monitor the footfall of shoppers and visitors, made possible through funding from Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Funding allocation. After researching different methods to track ever-changing trends in consumer and visitor habits, Place Informatics have been appointed to provide visitor behaviour…

Read more Fylde Puts Best Foot Forward With Smarter Data!

Fylde Council has allocated £20k in financial support to local voluntary, community and faith groups during 2022/2023. There are two categories of grants, the larger grants are between £300 – £2000, with bidding usually split over three rounds, and the smaller grant is up to £300. The fund is to support projects that promote or enhance…

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Motorhomes may soon be able to park overnight in designated bays on Fairhaven Road Car Park, as part of an 18-month trial period to test the location’s suitability for long-term provision. The changes are being proposed to address concerns from residents and local hoteliers regarding the number of motorhomes parking on the promenade. If approved, until Autumn…

Read more Temporary Trial Proposed for Overnight Motorhome Parking at Fairhaven Road Car Park

Levelling Up Logo Following the approval of the full UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation, Fylde Council have commissioned Selnet Ltd to deliver a Feasibility and Baseline Study to better understand the Community, Voluntary, Faith and Social Enterprise (CVFSE) sectors…

Read more Study on Fylde’s Community, Voluntary, Faith and Social Enterprise (CVFSE) Sectors Gets Underway!