News – Page 74 – Fylde Council

At a recent meeting of the Tourism and Leisure Committee, Members agreed to take on the management and maintenance of the Spitfire Memorial at Fairhaven Lake. In 2011 the former Leader of the Council John Coombes approached the Council with a proposal to create and install a permanent memorial in recognition of the local efforts made…

From Roman centurions, war heroes to textile mills, matchstick men and even a much-loved cobbler’s shop – Kirkham’s Heritage Treasure Trail certainly had it all! Throughout Easter residents and local businesses were encouraged to celebrate the Fylde coast town’s proud history by creating pieces of heritage-inspired window art. And Kirkham folk of all ages proved what an…

It’s all hands to the pump at Fylde Council as the rollout of the national roadmap continues. Teams from every department are working together to ensure Fylde is a safe and tidy place to live, work in and visit. The commercial department is working tirelessly with local businesses that are preparing to reopen with activities including help…

Preparations are well under way to welcome you back to Fylde, but please don’t visit just yet. We cannot wait to welcome visitors back to our borough and businesses are busy making preparations for when they can safely reopen as part of stage two of the national roadmap,…

Fylde Council has welcomed another major employer’s commitment to SMART testing to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and keep local communities safe. Atos UK & Ireland, has set up on-site testing at its facilities in Lytham. With support from Fylde Council, Lancashire County Council and Public Health England, staff are being trained on how to administer…

Work is due to start in May on the construction of a major new road which will bring jobs, housing and investment to the Fylde coast. Lancashire County Council, Fylde Borough Council and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership have announced that the land and funding needed to deliver the M55 Heyhouses Link Road is now in place,…

The Institution of Civil Engineers North West has recognised the Fairhaven to Church Scar scheme as Sustainability Project of the year. Each year, the ICE North West Awards showcase the collective and individual achievements of civil engineers, seeking out excellence in civil engineering practice across the region, and celebrating recently completed projects, diversity best practice and…

Kirkham residents are being asked to get creative this Easter and celebrate their historic town’s wonderful heritage as part of a £3.5m regeneration project. A series of special events and workshops are being launched as part of Kirkham Treasures – an interactive heritage programme designed to commemorate the Fylde coast market town’s proud history through the…

Preparations are well under way to welcome visitors back to Fylde and Wyre later this year and council leaders have joined together to ask people to be patient and wait a little longer before visiting the coast. While excitement is building for the brighter days that are coming, visitors from further afield in Lancashire and beyond…

Fylde Council is reaching out to the hospitality sector to support businesses and help them prepare for a great British summer. In line with the Government’s roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions, the council is asking for hospitality businesses such as cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs to get in touch about their plans for reopening. If…

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Fylde Council to take on ownership of Fairhaven Lake Spitfire Memorial

Family History Stars In Artistic Celebration Of Kirkham’s Proud Past

Ensuring Fylde is a safe and tidy place to live, work in and visit

We’re preparing for brighter days – please be patient for a little while longer.

Fylde gives thumbs up to workplace testing at Atos

Construction of new Fylde link road will start in May

Fairhaven to Church Scar Coast Protection Scheme wins ICE Sustainability Award

Get Creative And Help Light Up Historic Kirkham This Easter

Coastal councils prepare for brighter days and urge visitors to be patient

Helping Fylde’s hospitality sector prepare for a great British summer