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January 2022

News Archive

2021

December 2021

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

Test and Trace Services Still Available Over Festive Period

Business Grants Update – 21/12/2021

Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review) Updated

A Christmas Message From Cllr Karen Buckley, Leader of Fylde Council

Explore the artistic legacy of the railway at Shifting Sands

Food Safety Makes A Ho-Ho-Happy Christmas!

Have Your Say on Parking in Lytham

COVID Marshal Volunteers Urgently Needed

Get your COVID-19 booster jab today

Futureproofing Fylde: Flooding and Surface Water Review Concludes

Fylde Council Christmas 2021 Arrangements

Please Bag Your Batteries This Christmas

Household support grants available for vulnerable people across Fylde

Dogs required to be on leads in further locations across the Borough

England Moves to COVID-19 ‘Plan B’

Lancashire Architects Delighted To Be Part Of ‘Huge Opportunity’ To Restore Historic High Street

Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021: Fylde Businesses Rock The Finals!

November 2021

New political map for Fylde Borough Council

Free Christmas Parking in Fylde Returns!

Fylde Council is delighted to be supporting two new business ventures on the high street

South Fylde railway line improvement report submitted to Department for Transport

Precautionary measures in place following confirmed Bird Flu case

Have Your Say in the Fylde Residents’ Survey

Remembrance Day 2021

St. Anne’s on the Sea Launch into Christmas

October 2021

Director of Development Services retired from Fylde Council after 45 years in local government

The Fairhaven Story Stall

Line Up Announced for Lytham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Historic Lytham Square gets makeover as shoppers return to the high street

Fylde parks fly the flag as some of the country’s best parks

Welcome to wellbeing with Let’s Feel Good Fylde

Fylde Council seeks your views on re-starting sand extraction from St Annes Beach

Fylde Council and Audibant Mobile

Environment Agency gives green light for funding towards St Annes Sea Wall project

Plenty Of Chills And Thrills In Store As Kirkham Gets Set For Halloween

Work is now well underway on the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road

Age is just a number when it comes to getting active

Public Consultation Period Extended On Kirkham’s Public Realm Proposals

‘Cotton Town’ Kirkham’s Rich Past To Be Brought To Life With Historic Dance

September 2021

August 2021

July 2021

Fairhaven to Church Scar Scheme is turning the tide against flood risk

New Park and Ride at Blackpool Airport for the summer season

Fylde visitors asked to ‘Take it, Don’t Leave it’

Fylde Council has awarded local businesses more than £73,000 – and there’s more on the way

Tilney, Smith and Williamson Sponsor Fylde Rugby Community Foundation’s ‘Over 55’s Walking Rugby’ Programme

Splash and the paddling/boating pool reopen

Consultants appointed for Rail Study

“The stabilisers came off on Monday – but we have to keep pedalling to ensure a smooth ride”

Sculptor commissioned to produce Bobby Ball statue

Free summer activity programme available for young people in Fylde

LYTHAM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EXPAND INTO 10 DAY EVENT

£10,000 grant is cause for Celebrations, cards and gifts

Historic Art And New Artisan Market Are A Big Hit In Kirkham

Global Beach Rugby and Netball Event to Launch in St Annes

Fylde Council announces huge cash injection for tourism and culture

Orchard Candles branches out

Sea Defence Project Latest Proposal

Vaccination van boosts numbers in Fylde

New Artisan Market to open in Historic Kirkham

Celebrate Kirkham’s Historic Treasures On Special Day For The Town

June 2021

Work starts on major new road for Lancashire

Extra Covid advice and information coming to Fylde

Fylde invests in new community support team

Have your say on a new political map for Fylde Borough Council

Squires Gate Station to become fully accessible

New Beach Safety Signs

Seven Vaccine Myths – busted!

Kirkham Business Owners Urged to Take Advantage Of Multi-Million Pound Improvement Scheme

South Fylde railway line on track for £20,000 boost

New Fylde Mayoral Team

Dog exclusion zone on St Annes beach clearly identifiable with new signage

Fairhaven kiosk redevelopment

Sea Defence Consultation a Major Success

Council leader thanks residents ahead of increased testing and vaccination support

‘Merrily, Merrily, Merrily oh’…at Fairhaven Lake

Plans to level up in St Annes

Leave nothing but your footprints

Jusa finds a home on Kirkham’s high street

Supreme Court judgment between Fylde Coast Farms Ltd (formerly Oyston Estates Ltd) and Fylde Borough Council

Consultation for the charitable objects of Lytham Institute Trust is re-launched

May 2021

April 2021

SMART Testing van hits the road

New RSPB Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre set to soar!

Supporting local shops in Fylde

Fylde tills start to ring

Leading Designers Appointed To Develop Historic Kirkham’s Regeneration Masterplan

Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend cancellation

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

March 2021

February 2021

Fylde Council’s Health Protection Practitioner, Richard Hurt, explains how SMART testing for Covid-19 will play a crucial role in developments in the coming months

Major Fylde employer signs up to SMART testing

Mayor offers special thanks to Fylde volunteers

The Leader of Fylde Council, Cllr Karen Buckley gives an update on the Covid-19 picture in the borough.

Fylde Council propose Sea Defence Improvement Works in St Annes

Hundreds take part in new SMART Testing programme in Fylde

Fylde Council urges residents to get tested as World Health Organisation confirms new symptoms for Covid-19

SMART Testing to be rolled out in Fylde

Fylde Council appeals for public support over unlawfully operating tanning salons

January 2021

2020

December 2020

The Deacon in Lytham to close during Tier 4 restrictions

Christmas Greetings from Cllr Karen Buckley, Fylde Council Leader

Community Covid testing in Lancashire

Fylde targets grant support to local businesses

Fylde Council Christmas Arrangements 2020

Memorial Statue, celebrating the life of Bobby Ball

Plans to double rail services on the South Fylde line

November 2020

October 2020

September 2020

Democracy in Fylde Under Review

Fylde Council urges businesses to introduce the NHS’s new COVID-19 app

New COVID measures being introduced in Lancashire

Ambitious plans for Fylde’s town centres

Rare sand lizards released back to Fylde sand dunes

August 2020

Kirkham high street to be designated Heritage Action Zone with multi-million pound regeneration planned

Our deepest condolences following the tragedy on St Annes beach

Leaders welcome funding to get Fylde link road underway

First month of new enforcement resources proves a success

July 2020

June 2020

May 2020

Extra funding for small businesses affected by the COVID 19 lock down

Church Scar Promenade to re-open to the Public

Nominate your Fylde COVID-19 Hero

Council Tax Discount for Newly Self-Employed

April 2020

Fylde Council staff redeployed to deliver essential services

Changes to the Leadership of Fylde Council

Fylde Council Offering Easter Eggs as a Thank You to Care Homes

Fylde Community Hub gets a thumbs up from the Lancashire Resilience Forum

St Annes Amenity Beach Dog Exclusion Zone

Don’t Discover Fylde this Easter

Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend 2020 Cancelled

March 2020

Fylde Council sets up Community Hub to help the most vulnerable through the COVID-19 crisis

Financial support for business – three month relaxation from fees

Fylde Council refuse services still operate as normal

Cancellation of annual Mayor’s Ball

‘Don’t risk it’ reminds Fylde Council as it helps businesses get allergen compliant in Fylde

Council approves consultation for the charitable objects of Lytham Institute Trust

Get Snappy at Fairhaven!

Proposals given unanimous support at budget-setting Council meeting

February 2020

Fylde Council tree planting

Fairhaven Lake Adventure Play Area Contract Awarded

Street improvements to Wood Street St Annes

Fylde Council to start legal action against Planning Inspectorate over housing land supply

Fylde Garden Waste Subscriptions are now open for 2020/21

January 2020

Have Your Say in the Fylde Residents Survey

Fylde Council seeks feedback on 2020-2024 Corporate Plan

2019

December 2019

Fylde Council set to be debt free in time for Christmas

Calling all parks and green space lovers!

Take a deep breath and plan for winter

Christmas Arrangements

Sand extraction from St Annes beach

November 2019

FREE Parking in Fylde This Christmas

St Annes Pier Bathing Water Quality Is ‘Good’ Once Again

The Regeneration of Kirkham’s Highstreet

Make a life changing choice this Self Care Week

Brand new Lytham Proms event unveiled for 2020

Remembrance Day 2019

Judges confirm Fylde as blooming marvellous

October 2019 Press Releases

Park View 4U flooding update

Peace and Happiness Garden Makeover!

September 2019 Press Releases

Recycle your clean pots, tubs and trays

Lytham Hall completes much needed walk way

Changes to Lytham Recycling Centre opening hours

Maintenance works at the Peace and Happiness/ Les Dawson Garden

Clubbing together to improve health

August 2019 Press Releases

Lytham Institute to be registered as Charitable Trust

St Annes is gearing up for the St Annes International Kite Festival 2019

Brothers Exhibition

The Community Projects Fund; could it help you?

Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend 10th Anniversary

St Annes International Kite Festival is back!

July 2019 Press Releases

Granny’s Bay

Fairhaven Lake voted number 1 spot for picnics!

Senior Open presented by Rolex

Fylde’s Parks and Open Spaces are recognised as some of the UK’s very best green spaces