The period to give views on the proposed changes to Kirkham's public realm – including the town’s historic Market Square and surrounding streets and open spaces – has been extended. Urban design specialists The Paul Hogarth Company hosted a special public consultation event in the town centre last weekend. Display boards were erected in Market Square, detailing…

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Kirkham’s proud history as one of Lancashire’s most important cotton towns will be celebrated through dance this weekend. The Fylde market town was once a crucial hub for the production of Lancashire-spun textiles – most notably producing sailcloth for the Royal Navy. Although Kirkham’s last commercial loom operated for…

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Fylde Council is delighted to confirm the appointment of Building Design Partnership Ltd (BDP) to help us shape the long-term regeneration of St Annes. The approach will be undertaken in three distinct phases which include:
  1. Gathering a comprehensive evidence base and commercial potential assessment
  2. Creating a physical Masterplan that will act as the blueprint to define…

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Fylde Council is helping people to ‘Change’ to lose weight, lower their BMI and get healthier as part of its Let’s Feel Good Fylde initiative. The popular, free Change plan has already helped lots of people shed their unwanted extra pounds. Residents that want to lose weight and enjoy a new lease of life (with more energy…

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Fylde Council’s Health Protection Practitioner, Richard Hurt, is reminding residents to continue taking precautions against Covid-19 ahead of the autumn and winter months. His advice comes after an increase in overall cases in recent weeks, including those aged 60 and over. He said: “Covid-19 is still very much with us and it is really important that while…

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“It’s exciting times for Kirkham – there is a real sense the town is on the up,” says restaurant boss Restaurateur Andrew Booker firmly believes Kirkham has turned a corner and can flourish. So much so, in fact, he has firmly put his money where his mouth is and invested in the high street’s future. Andrew and…

Read more Cooking up a culinary treat in the heart of historic Kirkham

Fylde Council has recently installed two new digital signs on the coast to help communicate important messages to visitors. The signs will provide up to date information including beach safety messages such as tide times and how to stay safe whilst visiting the area. The signs are located at the beach entrance to the South side of…

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A stone sculpture featuring migrating birds has been installed at the end of Fairlawn Road between The Triangle and Lytham Green promenade. The Lytham in Bloom group prides itself on providing street furniture with features of artistic merit within the Borough. The bronze Shrimper (fountain) and clock in the herbaceous border both in Lowther Gardens are…

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Fylde Council is kicking off a five-week ‘Let’s Feel Good Fylde’ awareness campaign to encourage residents to get out and be active, culminating in the Fylde Sports Festival at the end of October. With summer turning to autumn and the festive season on the horizon, the council’s sports development and parks and coastal teams are urging…

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