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A new round of grant funding aims to provide a vital injection of financial support to hospitality, leisure, and accommodation businesses impacted by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, announced by the Chancellor on 21 December 2021, outlines eligibility criteria for one-off grants of up to £6,000 for businesses within this…

Artists and creatives are being invited to apply to be involved in the regeneration of Kirkham’s historic town centre. Fylde Borough Council and The Paul Hogarth company are looking to commission experienced artists to undertake the development of a number of artworks. These opportunities are integral to the overall vision for revitalising the town centre’s public realm…

Organisers of a programme aimed at boosting the health and wellbeing of Kirkham residents have praised the historic town’s community spirit as a new series of heritage-themed events gets underway. History trail walks, art and cooking classes, horticultural workshops and gentle exercise sessions have been organised by the Phoenix Rising partnership. The FREE classes are all part…

A strange figure is soon to be seen pacing up and down Kirkham’s historic high street on the hunt for love stories. The ‘Bride of Kirkham’ is a storyteller searching for local folk to share their heart-warming tales of the people and places that make Kirkham so special. Where did you fall in love? Who did you…
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Additional CCTV to be Deployed in St Annes

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Fylde Council in News

Fylde Council will be deploying mobile CCTV in St Annes in response to recent incidents of anti-social behaviour. An application has been approved to utilise the Council’s new redeployable wireless CCTV assets to monitor the section of Promenade including the St Annes Beach huts, following an act of vandalism resulting in damage to one of the…
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Important Housing Survey Commenced by Fylde Council

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Fylde Council in News

Fylde Council are undertaking a Housing Survey to help provide an understanding of affordable housing need in Fylde over the next 5 years. The survey, conducted by Justin Gardner Consulting and CNB Housing Insights, provides participants with the opportunity to explain their current housing circumstances and any future housing intentions. It also provides opportunity to highlight…
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North Beach Wind Sports Centre: Making Waves in 2022

Posted on January 07, 2022 by Fylde Council in News

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…
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Extra Funding Boost for Community Groups

Posted on January 06, 2022 by Fylde Council in News

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

Posted on January 04, 2022 by Fylde Council in News

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

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Fylde Council in News

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…
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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme Live

Talented Artists needed to create special features for Kirkham Town Centre

‘Being Together Truly Matters’ say leaders of new Heritage-themed Health and Wellbeing programme

Fylde Folk Asked To Help ‘The Bride of Kirkham’ Unearth Local Love Stories

Additional CCTV to be Deployed in St Annes

Important Housing Survey Commenced by Fylde Council

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