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Fylde Council has announced an exciting refurbishment project for the Kirkham Market Square public toilets, bringing much-needed updates to the facility and aligning it with modern standards. With an approved budget of £35,000, the project will transform the dated facilities into a clean, modern, and easily maintained space. The Kirkham toilets, situated adjacent to the newly…

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Following the recent decision by the RSPB to withdraw from operating the Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre and shop, they have now served their official six-month notice, meaning they will be leaving us on 31 July at the latest. Cllr Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure and Culture, said: "We would like to take this opportunity to…

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Fylde Council has resolved to extend the existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) prohibiting barbecues and other outdoor cooking facilities on council-owned land for a further three years, following an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The current PSPOs, which cover 11 designated areas across the borough, were due to lapse on 30 June…

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Fylde Council is encouraging residents to sign up for an enhanced digital Council Tax service, enabling them to manage their accounts more efficiently through a secure online platform. The initiative marks a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to providing accessible, modern services to the community. The digital service enables residents to view their Council…

Read more Fylde Modernises Council Tax Management with Digital Service

The Fylde Ice Festival is back for its third year, bringing a spectacular array of ice sculptures and family fun to St Annes on Saturday 15 February 2025. Following successful events in Lytham and Kirkham, this year's festival promises to live up to the expectation, transforming the town centre into a glittering winter wonderland. Visitors can…

Read more Experience the Magic of the Fylde Ice Festival in St Annes

On Monday 27 January 2025, Fylde Council submitted a ‘Relevant Representation’ to the Planning Inspectorate, setting out the council’s ongoing concerns regarding the proposal to connect the planned Morgan and Morecambe windfarms to the National Grid at Penwortham. The representation maintains Fylde Council’s objection to the proposal, first expressed during the pre-submission consultation in November 2023…

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Fylde Council’s Executive Committee has approved plans to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA for a nominal sum of £1, marking a vital step forward in securing swimming provision for the Fylde area. The decision follows the withdrawal of Wave Reach CIC from the facility’s Disposal Plan process and demonstrates the Council’s commitment to maintaining…

Read more Fylde Council Approves Acquisition of Kirkham Pool

Fylde Council is delighted to announce the successful allocation of Community Projects Fund grants to numerous local organisations, demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives across the borough. The Community Projects Fund, which allocates £20,000 annually, has enabled transformative projects throughout Fylde, ranging from sports initiatives to environmental improvements and cultural preservation efforts. Among the…

Read more Fylde Council Community Projects Fund Supports Local Initiatives

Fylde Council is thrilled to announce the return of the award-winning St Annes Kite Festival, set to take place from midday on Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August 2025. The celebrated three-day event will transform the skies over St Annes beach into a breathtaking display of colour and creativity. In partnership with SmileFactor10, the festival…

Read more St Annes Kite Festival 2025 Dates Announced

Fylde Council is committed to continuing its efforts to improve the quality of its bathing waters in 2025 through ongoing collaboration with key local and national partners. The Fylde Technical Bathing Water Group, chaired by the Council’s Lead Member for Environment, brings together expertise from United Utilities, the Environment Agency, the Ribble Rivers Trust, and the…

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