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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…
Fylde residents to benefit from new Handyperson and Sanctuary schemes
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:
- Handyperson and minor works service
- Healthy home checks to improve home safety and security
- Advice and assistance with larger adaptions and home…
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New signage asks the public to keep dogs on leads around areas with protected wildlife in response to recent incidents
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…
Spectacular super-sized footprints on Fylde beach
‘Leave nothing but your footprints’ is the inspiration behind a series of 10-metre-long footprints spectacularly created in Fylde.
A total of 15 footprints were raked into the sand on the beach at St Annes as part of Fylde Council’s awareness campaign to encourage people to dispose of their litter responsibly.
They are part of the council’s ‘Take…
Fylde Council urges continued caution – wash hands, wear face coverings where appropriate, test regularly and get vaccinated
Fylde’s Health Protection Practitioner is urging residents not to abandon all precautions in the wake of easing Coronavirus restrictions.
Richard Hurt says: “The national data showed a promising decline in Coronavirus cases in the two weeks following July 19th and as restrictions continue to ease, we’re keen to get out and enjoy Fylde’s many attractions and…
Fylde Council urges beachgoers to recycle their used buckets and spades to reduce the amount of plastic on the beaches.
Working closely with the volunteer litter picking group ‘Tossers in Lytham St Annes’, Fylde Council have facilitated the implementation of a ‘bucket and spade trade’ scheme on St Annes beach.
Following requests from the group to implement the scheme having seen other coastal council’s adopt the strategy, Members and Officers have created the trade-in area for…
Cash grants for shopfront improvements
Fylde Council is launching a new grant scheme to support the post-pandemic recovery of our high streets by offering grants worth up to £3,000 for businesses with a commercial shopfront across the borough.
The aim of the scheme is to support businesses that offer in-person services who have seen covid-related restrictions affecting their ability to trade…
Fairhaven to Church Scar Scheme is turning the tide against flood risk
Almost exactly a year after the project completed and re-opened to the public, the sea defence scheme from Fairhaven to Granny’s Bay was officially ‘opened’ on 22nd July.
The project, which stretches from Fairhaven Lake to Church Scar promenade on Seafield Road is designed to protect up to 2,400 properties from coastal erosion and flooding. Work…
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New Park and Ride at Blackpool Airport for the summer season
A new Park and Ride service is due to open at Blackpool Airport over the summer weekends, to help meet the demand of an anticipated surge of staycation visitors to the resort.
The Park and Ride facility will be located at the airport’s former P2 overspill car park at Squires Gate Lane, starting from Saturday 31…
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Fylde visitors asked to ‘Take it, Don’t Leave it’
Fylde Council is launching a new campaign to tackle the amount of litter left in the borough.
The ‘Take it, Don’t Leave It’ programme of events, competitions, targeted social media campaigns and more will run throughout the summer and focus on raising awareness and combatting the problems of littering both on the coast and in Fylde’s…