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Fylde Council is pleased to announce the successful ongoing refurbishment of a Grade II listed building acquired in April 2022, funded through the Future High Street Fund (FHSF). The Former Charity Girls’ School on Poulton Street has a total funding package of £920,051 which has been allocated for the acquisition and conversion of this historic…

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The Fylde Focus Programme continues to demonstrate its success in helping individuals launch their careers, this is how the programme helped Joe. An AFC Fylde Community Staff Representative said: "The Foundation first came into contact with Joe through a referral from the job centre. I met Joe on the 24th of June at a local cafe in…

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All taxi drivers on the Fylde Coast are set to receive a briefing note in relation to out of area private hire vehicles. Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre councils are working together on issues relating to the taxi trade and provision across the Fylde Coast. In recent years there has been an increase in out of area private…

Read more Briefing Note Issues to Dispel Taxi Myths

The beloved Lytham 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, 2024, bringing the past to life with a rich tapestry of historical reenactments, vintage vehicles, dancing, and more. This year's festivities kick off with a special evening event on Friday, August 16th, from 7 PM in the main marquee, supporting the…

Read more Lytham 1940s Weekend 2024: A Spectacular Return on August 17th and 18th

Fylde Council is deeply saddened to share the news that Councillor Julie Brickles, current representative for the Warton ward, has passed away. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. Councillor Julie Brickles was first elected to Fylde Council representing the Warton and Westby ward on 5 May 2011, and she went on to…

Read more Councillor Julie Brickles: Statement

As the summer holidays approach, we are thrilled to announce the return of the HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) summer clubs to Fylde. This summer, the HAF clubs will offer a vibrant and engaging programme packed with fun activities, games, sports, arts and crafts, and so much more! Funded by the Department for Education, the HAF Programme…

Read more Exciting Return of HAF Summer Clubs to Fylde!

The final version of the 2024-28 Corporate Plan has been approved by full Council on 15 July 2024, after deliberation at both the Internal Affairs Scrutiny Committee and the Executive Committee, as well as consultation with residents and other stakeholders. The Corporate Plan is the Council’s primary strategic document, outlining the priority objectives…

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A fully funded budget increase for the St Annes Event Space project has been approved at the full Council meeting of 15 July 2024. The increased budget allows for several enhancements to the design, now developed to Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stage 3, allowing the project to deliver a greater transformational…

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New parish councils are set to be established for Ansdell and Lytham after the recommendations of the Executive Committee were approved by full Council on 15 July 2024. The decision to create two new parish councils was informed by public consultation in 2024, which followed a thorough community governance review to consider parishing…

Read more New Parish Councils to be Established in Ansdell and Lytham

Fylde Borough is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for six parks: Lowther Gardens, Ashton Gardens, the Promenade Gardens, Lytham War Memorial Gardens, Fairhaven Lake and Gardens, and Elswick Parish Council’s Elswick Village Hall and Gardens. Cllr Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure & Culture, said: “We are extremely proud of…

Read more Six parks in Fylde Borough raise the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces