Fylde Council has taken action under Section 78 of the Building Act 1984 to make safe a building on St Andrews Road South, St Annes, following a partial wall collapse at a residential property.  Structural scaffolding has been installed to support the remaining wall and prevent further collapse, with further work having removed…

Read more Statement on making safe a property on St Andrews Road South

Fylde Council’s Executive Committee have approved a fund to help transform empty residences across Fylde into affordable housing as part of the Council’s Empty Homes Strategy.  The Empty Homes Strategy aims to maximise the number of empty homes returned into use as affordable housing, looking at properties that have lain empty for more…

Read more Empty Homes Fund to Help Turn Vacant Residences into Affordable Housing

A budget increase of £232,338 has been approved for the Fylde Sand Dunes Project to continue the employment of dedicated conservation staff until 2026/27.  The funding, paid in annual increments through the period, will allow Fylde Council to retain the expert services of the Area Conservation Ranger and the Conservation Operative, both already…

Read more Fylde Sand Dunes Project Budget Increase Approved

Six contractors have now been invited to submit full tenders to refurbish the former TSB and Charity Girls School in Kirkham, as part of the Kirkham Futures regeneration programme.  The successful initial Invitation to Tender in November 2023 identified six potential contractors to create a “white box” finish, accommodating a future bar/restaurant business…

Read more Kirkham Futures: Full tenders invited to refurbish former TSB/Charity Girls School

Notice has been given that Fylde Borough Council intend, after the expiry of the period mentioned below, to apply to the Secretary of State for Health for confirmation of byelaws made by the Council relating to acupuncture, tattooing, semi-permanent skin-colouring, cosmetic piercing, and electrolysis made under Part (VIII, section 14 and section 15 of the…

Read more Notice of Byelaw Application – Acupuncture, tattooing, semi-permanent skin-colouring, cosmetic piercing, and electrolysis (subject to approval by the Secretary of State)

Fylde Council has produced a festive ‘feel good’ video to rival the likes of the John Lewis Christmas advert. The council’s elves have captured the true spirit of Christmas with a Fabulous Festive Fylde advert in support of retailers and town centre businesses in Kirkham, St Annes and Lytham. The video has gone live on social media…

Read more Stand Aside John Lewis – The Fabulous Festive Fylde Advert Has Dropped

Fylde Council’s new Community Wellbeing Fund is now available, giving community groups in Fylde the opportunity to apply for grant funding for innovative, sustainable projects that will enhance where they live.  Made possible via funding from the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation, the fund is available to Fylde-registered charity groups that are…

Read more Could your project benefit from a £5,000 grant through Fylde’s Community Wellbeing Fund?

A proposed consultation will give residents of Lytham and Ansdell a chance to have their say on establishing new parish councils for those areas.  Fylde Council’s Executive Committee resolved on Tuesday 5 December 2023 to support recommendations from the Community Focus Scrutiny Committee task and finish group on how and when the proposed…

Read more Proposed consultation on new parish councils for Lytham and Ansdell

Plans to address overnight motorhome parking along Lytham St Annes promenade continue to develop, as Fylde Council resolve to part-fund the works required.  On the evening of Tuesday 5 December 2023, Fylde Council’s Executive Committee approved a fully funded revenue budget contribution of up to £30,000 towards the costs of implementing the on-street…

Read more Council Resolves to Part Fund Works to Prevent Overnight Motorhome Parking on Promenade