Category: News

Fylde Council pledges help for Afghan families

Posted on September 07, 2021 by in News
Fylde Council has responded to the Government’s UK Resettlement scheme by committing to extend current refugee resettlement support to welcome five Afghan families fleeing the conflict, as well as looking to see how the borough can offer additional help as the situation develops. It is recognised that these families and those across the country will need…

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A new partnership launches in Fylde to tackle underage drinking

Posted on September 07, 2021 by in News
A Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) was launched in Fylde on September 7 to highlight the risks of underage drinking and improve the health and wellbeing of local young people. The CAP will work with youth services and local organisations to provide alcohol-free leisure and sports activities for young people. It will also work with local schools to…

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Fylde Council seeks views on further PSPO controls

Posted on September 07, 2021 by in News
In response to several attacks on protected wildlife by dogs not on leads in public gardens, Fylde Council is reviewing the current Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in four locations:
  • Ashton Gardens;
  • The Promenade and Promenade Gardens;
  • Lowther Gardens;
  • Fairhaven Lake.
As part of the review, the Council is inviting feedback from all stakeholders who use…

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New grant to boost provision for youngsters in Fylde

Posted on September 07, 2021 by in News
Fylde Council has launched a new scheme aimed at encouraging new and exciting activities for young people in the borough. The ARG Youth Activity Scheme will contribute up to £10,000 to support the establishment of new youth provision in Fylde to help with the post pandemic recovery of this vital sector. Aimed at not-for-profit organisations, the funding…

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South Fylde Line: Next steps

Posted on August 27, 2021 by in News
Fylde Council has been successful in obtaining funding, sponsored by the Local MPs, from the Government's Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund. Stantec and Allan Rail have been commissioned to prepare a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the South Fylde Line to improve transport services and infrastructure along the rail corridor. The development of a business case…

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Powerful giant message on Fylde beach – Take It, Don’t Leave It

Posted on August 27, 2021 by in News
Fylde has seen the creation of a second giant sand art installation, this time featuring a 30m dolphin and blazoning the Council’s ‘Take It, Don’t Leave It’ anti-littering message. The enormous raked artwork was created at low tide, close to St Annes Pier on August 23rd in a striking bid to raise awareness of the effects…

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Vaccination van returns to Fylde

Posted on August 19, 2021 by in News
The NHS mobile vaccination van will be returning to Fylde for three days next week to offer first and second doses of the Pfizer. Anyone eligible can be immunised with no appointment necessary on Monday 23rdAugust in Staining, Wednesday 25th August in St Annes and Friday 27th August in Kirkham. Under new Government guidance from Monday…

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Fylde Council continues to reassure residents about support available for self-isolation

Posted on August 17, 2021 by in News
Fylde Council is reminding people that financial support is still available if needed for those who have been asked to self isolate despite the introduction of new rules which means fully vaccinated people do not need to quarantine if they have been in contact with someone with Covid. Changes to the isolation rules from August 16th…

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Fylde residents to benefit from new Handyperson and Sanctuary schemes

Posted on August 17, 2021 by in News
Fylde Council are working in partnership with Preston Care and Repair to deliver a handy person and sanctuary scheme for the benefit of Fylde residents. The handyperson will offer impartial and practical help including:

New signage asks the public to keep dogs on leads around areas with protected wildlife in response to recent incidents

Posted on August 17, 2021 by in News
In response to a number of recent dog-related incidents in the borough and subsequent requests from the public, Fylde Council has installed bright new signage around areas of protected wildlife requesting that dogs are kept on leads at all times, to create a safer environment for all those enjoying these shared spaces. The public is…

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