Category: News

Fylde Council Praised for Strong Community Services and Economic Potential in Independent Review

Posted on January 17, 2025 by in News
A comprehensive peer review by the Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted Fylde Council's strong foundations in delivering high-quality local services and maintaining strong community support. The review, conducted in September 2024, praised the Council's enthusiastic and knowledgeable workforce and its prudent financial management. The LGA report states: "Fylde Council has strong foundations, providing good local…

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Fylde Council Invites Residents to the Town Hall to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Posted on January 16, 2025 by in News
Fylde Council is delighted to invite Fylde residents to celebrate 50 years since the Council’s establishment on April 1, 1974. While still in our 50th year, Councillor Karen Henshaw JP, the Mayor of Fylde, will host 50 residents at an exclusive event in the St Annes Town Hall on Friday 7 March at 10am. The celebration…

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Celebrating Fylde Council’s Christmas Initiatives

Posted on January 09, 2025 by in News
Fylde Council is proud to reflect on the success of two heartwarming initiatives over the recent festive season, the annual Fylde Christmas Toy Appeal and Christmas Day in the Community. Both events showcased the incredible generosity, collaboration and community spirit of Fylde residents, businesses and volunteers. Thanks to the remarkable support of AFC Fylde, Fylde Rugby…

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Fylde Council’s UKSPF Community Wellbeing Fund Supports Wesley’s Teaching Project

Posted on January 08, 2025 by in News
In April 2024, Wesley’s Teaching Project received a significant boost from Fylde Council’s Community Wellbeing Fund, funded by the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Between February and November 2024, the programme allocated £45,282 to ten initiatives across nine local organisations, fostering over 209 volunteering roles and creating 185 new volunteering opportunities. Through these…

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Fylde Gallery Opens at Lytham Hall

Posted on January 07, 2025 by in News
Fylde Council is delighted to announce the opening of Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall. This exciting new venture celebrates the centenary of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection. The sixteenth-century Long Gallery at Lytham Hall has undergone a significant £65,000 refurbishment to create a stunning new exhibition space. This investment will ensure the collection is showcased…

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Fylde Council Invites Residents and Businesses to find out more about the St Annes Town Centre Improvement Project

Posted on December 20, 2024 by in News
Fylde Council is pleased to announce the next steps in the St Annes Town Centre Improvement Project. Residents and businesses are invited to attend drop-in sessions in January 2025 to learn more about the transformational plans for St Annes High Street and ask the project team any questions. The ambitious regeneration project sees a £3.13 million…

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Tumble Down the Rabbit Hole at Lowther! Alice in Wonderland-Themed Playground Reopens with a Whimsical Makeover

Posted on December 19, 2024 by in News
Young people are being invited to step into a world of adventure at the Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens as the highly anticipated reopening of their redesigned children’s play area is set to open officially on Tuesday 17th December 2024. Tim Lince, Lowther’s CEO/Artistic Director, said: “It will be a fantastic addition to the park with…

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CIC Interest Withdraws from Kirkham Pool Reopening Project

Posted on December 17, 2024 by in News
Fylde Council regrets to announce that CIC Wave Reach has regrettably decided to withdraw from its role in the acquiring and operating Kirkham Pool. The decision was made due to personal reasons, challenges, and shifting priorities, yet the CIC has expressed confidence in the business plan it was developing in partnership with the council to…

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Merry Christmas from the Leader of Fylde Council

Posted on December 17, 2024 by in News, Uncategorised
As I look back on 2024, it’s clear that this has been another remarkable year for Fylde. The public realm project of Kirkham Futures is now complete, transforming the town centre with modernised public spaces, improved accessibility, and a renewed vibrancy that benefits residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Meanwhile, the St Annes town centre improvements…

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Have your say on Fylde Council’s Climate Change Strategy

Posted on December 16, 2024 by in News
Fylde Council has taken a significant step towards addressing climate change by partnering with international multidisciplinary consultancy BDP (Building Design Partnership). This collaboration will create a comprehensive Climate Change Strategy and Implementation Plan for the Borough, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future for Fylde. BDP, known for its innovative and collaborative approach to sustainable…

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