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Fylde Borough has won 25 honours in the annual North West in Bloom (NWIB) competition and 14 It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards, thanks to the hard work of volunteers and operational staff.
The 2022 North West In Bloom awards saw St Annes on the Sea in Bloom win both gold medal and joint category winner for the…
Shifting Sands Art Trail Extended to Easter 2023!
Due to its continued popularity, Fylde Council are delighted to announce that the Shifting Sands art trail at Lytham Hall has been extended until Easter 2023.
These original artworks are accompanied by a fascinating exhibition of mid-century railway posters from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, which illustrate the changing styles in art, holidaymaking,…
Fairhaven Lake Kiosk Update
Earlier this year following a public consultation Fylde Council announced plans to build a new kiosk located at Fairhaven Lake. The current kiosk, which has been owned and operated by a local family since the 1970s via a long-term lease and sits upon Council owned land, is popular amongst residents and visitors alike.
The new kiosk…
Discretionary Energy Rebate including Houses of Multiple Occupation
*Please note, submissions for this scheme have now closed*
Fylde residents who live in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) or those who pay their energy bills by card or cash meter will soon be able to apply for a one-off £150 payment through Fylde Council’s Energy Rebate Discretionary Scheme. These residents, who would not have been eligible…Read more Discretionary Energy Rebate including Houses of Multiple Occupation
Fylde’s push for Lancashire Investment Zone
Fylde Council has worked with Blackpool and Lancashire County Councils to put forward a bold bid to central government for investment zones.
Investment zones are a new government initiative that aim to attract investment and unlock development and economic activity. The upper-tier authorities of Lancashire and Blackpool were included in a shortlist of 38 local authority…
Vote for Fylde’s Parks in the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards!
Voting is open for people across the UK to vote for their favourite green spaces, and Fylde has six Green Flag winners in the running.
Fairhaven Lake and Gardens, Ashton Gardens, the St Annes Promenade Gardens, Lowther Gardens, the Lytham Memorial Garden and Elswick Village Hall Gardens each won a coveted Green Flag Award in 2022,…
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North Beach Wind Sports Centre Building Work Complete
The North Beach Wind Sports Centre will soon be fully ready for use by local wind sports clubs and beach visitors, following the completion of building work on the site and planning approval.
The Beachcomber, the café at the heart of the redeveloped centre, has already enjoyed a fantastic first weekend of trading,…
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Fylde Active Community Heroes Revealed!
Fylde people, clubs and organisations that go above and beyond to keep the community active were celebrated at a glittering ceremony on Saturday 1st October.
The Fylde Active Community Awards received a record number of entries and the winners were announced at the sell-out event.
Hosted by Fylde Council’s Sports Development Team,…
Fylde ACU British Sand Masters 2022 Comes to St Annes
The Fylde ACU British Sand Masters 2022 will be taking place on St Annes North Beach on Sunday 2 October 2022, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to witness some of the most talented riders in the country compete for titles in what is certain to be an exhilarating racing championship.
Organised by Cheshire Grasstrack Club…
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Renovation Begins at Blackpool Rd North Play Area
Work has now begun to renovate the children’s play area at Blackpool Road North, following on from the approval of the capital expenditure by Fylde Council’s Tourism and Leisure Committee in May.
The work, expected to be completed in the Autumn of 2022, will provide the community with a revamped play equipment area themed around local…