The Council is looking to facilitate the safe opening of our businesses as lockdown eases with proposals for wider walkways to facilitate social distancing and pop-up cycle lanes to allow you to travel into our town centres safely. Ideas have been coming in thick and fast from our residents and business communities and we are liaising…

Read more Fylde Council looks at the next steps to aid in the safe opening of our businesses

The Fylde borough has seen an influx of visitors to its parks, beaches and open spaces due to the recent relaxation in the lock down measures, as well as the exceptionally good weather the UK is currently experiencing. Many of these visitors are bringing BBQs, however the Council would like to remind everyone that a Public…

Read more Fylde Council reminds beach and parks visitors BBQs are banned and fines will be issued

As businesses across the borough get ready to re-open Fylde Council is working closely with them to ensure there is a complete understanding of the requirements that must be in place. It is imperative that social distancing remains to ensure transmission of infection is minimised and we can work towards the government’s next phase. A responsibility…

Read more Fylde Council supports businesses set to re-open

The coronavirus pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for the local high streets of Fylde, and we are asking you to remember to shop, buy, and trade locally where possible. Most high street shops have remained closed during the pandemic except for those supplying essential items such as food and medicine. As the economy now begins to…

Read more Fylde Council calls for residents to shop local

Fylde Council has established a discretionary hardship scheme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme can reduce the Council Tax liability for anyone who has started self-employment after April 5th 2019 and is NOT already in receipt of the Council Tax Reduction benefit or other Government assistance schemes in response to Coronavirus. If you fall…

Read more Council Tax Discount for Newly Self-Employed

Fylde Council is resolute in continuing to deliver essential services to our residents and offer vital support to the most vulnerable in our community; thanks to a wealth of volunteers across all sectors of the Council, together we have redeployed staff and resources to meet our changing demands. Our staff are going above and beyond to…

Read more Fylde Council staff redeployed to deliver essential services

The Government has passed regulations allowing local authorities to conduct their meetings with greater flexibility, providing the option to cancel Annual General Meetings. The regulations came into force on 4th April 2020, and apply to local authority meetings, required to be held on, or before, 7th May 2021. In line with the regulations passed, it…

Read more Changes to the Leadership of Fylde Council