News – Page 52 – Fylde Council

A new vision for a fabulous North Beach Wind Sports Centre aims to bring a comprehensive headquarters for sand, wind, and water sports to St Annes. The two-phase plan will see the development of a beach sports centre as a place for local clubs to host events and tuition, a café for the provision of refreshments…

Vital community support groups are set to receive a huge boost to funding as the community grants scheme relaunches for another round of bidding. Following a positive appraisal of the efficacy of the scheme so far, a further allocation of £20,000 was approved by Fylde Council to be made available to voluntary, community, faith, and social…

The NHS mobile vaccination van will be returning to Fylde over the next two weeks to offer booster jabs to anyone eligible, along with the first and second doses for those yet to be fully vaccinated. No appointment is necessary. Everyone aged 12 and over can get a 1^st and 2^nd dose of the vaccine. A…

Business owners and landlords in Kirkham’s historic town centre are now being encouraged to apply for grants that could help transform their premises. Fylde Borough Council’s Shop Front Improvement Scheme was launched after Kirkham was designated a High Street Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) by Historic England. Supported by both HS HAZ and the Government’s Future High…

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed that NHS Test and Trace services will continue every day over Christmas and the New Year, providing and processing tests for those who need them and tracing contacts of positive cases. All test sites will remain open, with booking slots available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s…

New packages of support for business have been announced by the Chancellor. This includes new one-off grants of up to £6,000 for eligible businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors. At this stage, the Council is waiting for further details from the government on precisely which businesses will qualify for the support, how much they will…

Fylde Council has updated its Local Plan to take account of revised government guidance and to assist neighbouring authorities in delivering unmet committments. The updated Fylde Local Plan 2032 (incorporating Partial Review) was adopted by Fylde Council on 6th December 2021. This document revises 9 policies of the previous Local Plan which was adopted in October…

“On behalf of the Council, I would like to wish all our residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We live in such unusual times, when the season of togetherness is once again marred by Covid which has come to affect so much of our…

Fylde Council are proud to present Shifting Sands, an art trail of contemporary travel posters by acclaimed artist Nicky Thompson set within the historic grounds of Lytham Hall. Shifting Sands presents 12 new contemporary artworks in the style of railway posters that depict iconic landmarks on the Fylde coast. An accompanying exhibition of mid-century railway…

Food businesses across the Fylde are scoring top marks for Food Hygiene Ratings as advent calendars countdown to Christmas! The past twelve months have seen record numbers of food businesses changing ownership or starting from scratch, adopting new business models to thrive in unprecedented circumstances. Whether these businesses were introducing takeaway options, offering delivery services, or…

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North Beach Wind Sports Centre: Making Waves in 2022

Extra Funding Boost for Community Groups

Vaccine Van Returns 10th, 11th and 17th January

Applications Open For Grants To Transform Businesses On Kirkham’s Historic High Street

Test and Trace Services Still Available Over Festive Period

Business Grants Update – 21/12/2021

Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review) Updated

A Christmas Message From Cllr Karen Buckley, Leader of Fylde Council

Explore the artistic legacy of the railway at Shifting Sands

Food Safety Makes A Ho-Ho-Happy Christmas!