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A report commissioned to look at options to improve train services on the South Fylde railway line has been presented to the Department for Transport. Fylde Council has submitted detailed findings which explore steps to improve local transport including the possibility of delivering half-hourly services between Blackpool South and Preston along with measures that improve the…

Read more South Fylde railway line improvement report submitted to Department for Transport

A case of Avian Influenza (otherwise known as Bird Flu) has been confirmed at a premises in Salwick, near Preston. Avian Influenza is a disease which mainly affects birds, but on rare occasions, it can affect mammals including humans. Consequently, a number of precautionary measures are being put in place. The response is being led locally by…

Read more Precautionary measures in place following confirmed Bird Flu case

The pandemic is still with us but much of life is beginning to return to normal. Fylde Council would like to find out if residents’ experience of council services has been good, or if there’s a need for any improvements. This is an opportunity to say what works well and what more can be done…

Read more Have Your Say in the Fylde Residents’ Survey

Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on 14 November, is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. In 2020, Covid restrictions resulted in the cancellation of the traditional parades and services. Alternatively, residents were encouraged to pay their respects by…

Read more Remembrance Day 2021

We are at that time of year once again when the town square and several adjoining streets will be alight with festive colours and decorations, generating a wonderful seasonal glow to our town. The town welcomes all the community to join us for the festivities on Saturday 20^th November 2021 in St. Anne’s Square to…

Read more St. Anne’s on the Sea Launch into Christmas