Residents of Fylde have made their views clear in Lancashire’s recent Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey, and their voices were among the strongest across the county.
More than 2,300 people from FY8 took part, making it the single biggest group of respondents. The message from Fylde was consistent: keep our councils local.
- 85% of FY8 residents said they want to retain the current council structure – the highest level of support for the status quo anywhere in Lancashire.
- When asked about what matters most, Fylde residents put good health and care services and access to parks and green spaces at the very top of their priorities.
- Satisfaction with current services was also strong, with FY8 giving the highest average rating in the county (72/100).
While many people expressed concerns about losing local identity and representation under larger unitary councils, Fylde residents also highlighted what they value most: reliable services, good value for money and clear decision-making.
Fylde Council Leader, Cllr Karen Buckley, said: “Fylde residents have shown just how much they care about their community and local services. The results from the survey confirm that the Government’s plans to re-draw local authority boundaries are not welcome in Fylde. Most respondents do not want to see Fylde Council abolished or merged with neighbouring councils. Satisfaction ratings with current services are high, which is consistent with the feedback we receive through our resident householder surveys each year.
“Nevertheless, the Government have mandated proposals by the end of November from each council. In the spirit of the survey results, any proposal from Fylde will have local identity, strong representation and value for money at its heart.”
Residents can find out more about Local Government Reorganisation here.
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