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Fylde's employment support programmes are transforming lives at pace, with 118 residents achieving positive outcomes including 21 people securing jobs, 63 gaining qualifications, and 34 entering education or training between July and September. The impressive Q2 results from our partnership with AFC Fylde Community Foundation demonstrate the real impact of Fylde's UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment,…

Residents and businesses have even more reason to celebrate the stunning transformation of St Annes Square after it won a prestigious regional construction award for outstanding partnership working. The scheme has scooped the Collaborative Partnership Award at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) North West Annual Awards 2025, beating competition from major infrastructure projects right across…

Residents looking to make a difference in their community are invited to discover exciting volunteering opportunities at Fylde’s Volunteer Fair this November, where local charities and community groups will showcase the fantastic work happening right across the borough. Taking place on Thursday 20 November from 1pm to 4pm at the Well Community Centre in St Annes…

Families and businesses across Fylde are celebrating a spectacular summer after our town centres welcomed their highest August footfall levels in years, with St Annes bouncing back stronger than ever to pre-pandemic heights with over 277,000 visitors enjoying our vibrant coastal resort throughout the month. The brilliant figures, captured through footfall monitoring funded by the UK…

Residents across Fylde are being encouraged to show their support for armed forces heroes past and present as the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal officially launched in the borough on Thursday. The Deputy Mayor of Fylde, Councillor Cheryl Little, joined representatives from the Royal British Legion at the Town Hall in St Annes on Thursday 23…

The shortlist for the Fylde Community Sports Awards has been announced following a record number of entries from across the borough. People, clubs, schools and organisations that go above and beyond to encourage and facilitate community sport will be celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony at the Inn on the Prom Hotel in St Annes, hosted…

Lytham will be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland on Saturday 14 February 2026, as the much-loved Fylde Ice Festival returns to the town for its fourth spectacular year. Following the huge success of the 2023 event in Lytham, families and couples can enjoy a magical Valentine’s weekend exploring stunning ice sculptures throughout the town centre,…

Residents of Fylde have made their views clear in Lancashire’s recent Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey, and their voices were among the strongest across the county. More than 2,300 people from FY8 took part, making it the single biggest group of respondents. The message from Fylde was consistent: keep our councils local.

85% of FY8 residents…
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Fylde residents have benefited from strong collaborative action to tackle crime and keep our communities safe, with the Community Safety Partnership celebrating a year of significant achievements and setting ambitious priorities for the years ahead. Throughout 2024-25, Fylde Council worked in partnership with Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Public Health and…

The Lowther Pavilion has delivered another fantastic year of performances and community events, as revealed in its annual report to Fylde Council. This is a wonderful testament to how the venue has flourished since becoming an independent trust in 2006. The popular Lytham venue has continued to thrive as a cultural hub for residents and visitors,…

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Employment Programmes Deliver 118 Positive Outcomes for Fylde Residents in Just Three Months

St Annes Square Transformation Celebrates Major Award Win

Fylde Volunteer Fair Set to Connect Residents with Amazing Community Causes

St Annes Thrives with Strongest August Footfall in Years

Fylde Joins Nation in Launching Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2025

Shortlist Announced for the All-New Fylde Community Sports Awards

Lytham Set to Sparkle as Fylde Ice Festival Returns for 2026

Fylde Residents Speak Up on the Future of Local Councils

Community Safety Partnership Tackles Crime and Sets Bold Action Plan for Fylde

Lowther Pavilion Celebrates Year of Bringing World-Class Entertainment to Fylde