This consultation has been produced by the Council as an initial stage in the preparation of a new Local Plan to extend to 2042. Councils are required to consult when preparing a Local plan (under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012). The Regulations require that the…

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The Our Future Coast project is a DEFRA-funded innovation project, working in partnership with local councils, parish councils, the Environment Agency, organisations like Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Morecambe Bay Partnership, farmers, landowners, researchers and local people. Together they are working across multiple sites along the North West Coast of England to design and test new approaches…

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Fylde Council provides free WordPress web hosting for eligible community groups, charities, and sports clubs based in the borough. Each participating organisation receives a dedicated website hosted on our secure WordPress platform, with:
Fylde is committed to working collaboratively with landlords and tenants to help them understand and meet their legal obligations in a cost-effective and practical way. Our aim is to offer guidance and support wherever possible, encouraging compliance without unnecessary expense. However, in cases where the law is repeatedly ignored or responsibilities are not taken seriously,…

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From the 1 April 2025, businesses and non-domestic premises with 10 or more full-time employees must separate their waste as part of the new Simpler Recycling guidance for commercial waste. This will help save resources and supports the UK circular economy. This rule applies to all such premises, including schools and hospitals, regardless of how…

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Premiums were introduced in 2016 in an attempt to bring unoccupied domestic property back into use and the rules and amounts have changed over that time. From 1 April 2025 there will be an additional charge (premium) where the property is not occupied, as follows:

Unfurnished properties

Fylde Councils vision is ‘for Fylde to be a place where people choose to live, work and raise a family, retire and feel safe, visit and want to return’, which is laid out in the Councils Corporate Plan for 2024-28. Fylde Council is committed to providing a safe and caring community, including working with partners…

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