Fylde Council is pleased to announce the successful opening of the new Community Beach Hub on St Annes Beach. The facility, completed on schedule, is a base for services that will enhance visitor experience and beach safety.
Located in the former deck chair storage building near the main beach entrance, the newly transformed hub houses…
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Correction Statement: Household Support Fund Press Release (03.04.25)
Fylde Council wishes to issue a clarification to the press release published on 3 April 2025 titled “Fylde Council Secures Further Household Support Funding for 2025.”
The original release stated that Fylde Council had been allocated an indicative sum of £596,000 under the Government’s seventh round of the Household Support Fund (HSF7). We can confirm that…
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Fylde Council Announces Padel Opportunity at Fairhaven Lake
Fylde Council is delighted to announce a new opportunity for developers and operators to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to Fairhaven Lake and Gardens.
The Council is seeking expressions of interest for the development of two padel courts with floodlighting at a prime location within Fairhaven Lake and Gardens subject to the relevant…
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Fylde Council’s UKSPF Community Wellbeing Fund Fuels Success for Park View 4U
Park View 4U have been awarded two grants from Fylde Council’s Community Wellbeing Fund, funded by the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the programme allocated £67,000 to 13 initiatives across nine local organisations, fostering over 209 volunteering roles and creating 185 new volunteering opportunities. Through these projects,…
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Orchard Road & Garden Street Improvements
Fylde Council has unveiled plans for two significant regeneration projects aimed at enhancing accessibility, connectivity, and the visitor experience in St Annes. The improvements, which form part of the wider St Annes Masterplan, include a transformation of Garden Street with a £1.5 million investment and an additional scheme to enhance Orchard Road in partnership with…
Fylde Council Secures Homes for Ukraine Funding Until 2027
Fylde Council is pleased to announce continued support for Ukrainian refugees through the extension of the Homes for Ukraine scheme until March 2027, following a decision at the Executive Committee meeting on Monday, 17 March 2025.
The committee has approved the utilisation of £356,126 in residual Homes for Ukraine funding to maintain vital services, ensuring sustainable…
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St Annes Splash Park Set to Open for 2025 Season
Fylde Council is delighted to announce that the popular Splash Park in Promenade Gardens, St Annes, will reopen for the 2025 season on Saturday 5 April 2025.
First opened in 2019, the Splash water play area has proven immensely popular with local and visiting families and offers a fantastic range of features including spray loops, water…
Lytham Institute Welcomes New Trustees to Strengthen Community Offerings
Fylde Council has announced the appointment of seven new trustees to oversee the Lytham Institute charity, ensuring its continued growth as a hub for education, recreation, and cultural enrichment. The appointments follow a public recruitment process aimed at bringing a diverse range of skills and experience to the organisation’s governance.
The newly appointed trustees include professionals…
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Fylde Council to Acquire Kirkham Pool
Fylde Council’s Executive Committee has endorsed a proposal to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA as part of its commitment to maintaining swimming provision in rural Fylde.
Following a comprehensive review of the facility’s condition, the committee has resolved to allocate £75,000 in annual revenue funding to secure and monitor the site while future development plans…
Fylde Council Launches Public Consultation on Barbecue PSPO Extension
Fylde Council is inviting residents and visitors to share their views on proposals to extend Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) that prohibit barbecues and outdoor cooking on council-owned land across the borough.
The existing PSPOs, which cover eleven different areas including beaches, coastal areas and public parks, are due to expire in July 2025. Following a…
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