Fylde Council

Households across Fylde are being given another simple way to do their bit for the environment, as cartons become the latest item to be accepted in the blue bin from Wednesday 1 April. Tetra Pak-style cartons - the kind used every day for fruit juice, plant-based and long-life milks, custard, chopped tomatoes and soups - can…

Read more Fylde Residents Can Recycle Even More from Their Doorstep from 1 April

Fylde Council is spearheading a borough-wide effort to compete for the prestigious UK Town of Culture 2028, with plans to submit a bid on behalf of Kirkham while actively supporting other towns and parishes across Fylde as they develop their own proposals. The competition, led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, offers £3…

Read more Fylde Council Rallies Community Bid Effort for UK Town of Culture 2028

A dream of a double act has been announced to lead the fun-packed line-up for Fylde Fest: Spring into Life when it returns to St Annes Square on Saturday 28 March. Top TV stars Steve Royle (Britain’s Got Talent) and Tom Lister (Emmerdale’s Carl King) are joining forces to perform an extra special comedy routine live…

Read more Famous Faces Steve Royle and Tom Lister Team up to Headline Fylde Fest This March!

Fylde Council has concluded an extensive public consultation into licensing in Lytham town centre, deciding not to introduce a Cumulative Impact Policy (CIP) but taking meaningful steps to better protect residents and strengthen how future licence applications are assessed. Following a consultation that attracted 443 responses from residents, businesses and partner organisations – including two open…

Read more Lytham Licensing Review Puts Community First as Council Takes Evidence-Based Approach

Fylde Council has set out its approach to animal welfare licensing following a report considered by the Public Protection Committee on Thursday 12 March, highlighting the positive enforcement work already underway and the steps being explored to raise standards further. The Council licenses a range of animal-related businesses across the district, including dog breeding establishments, animal…

Read more Fylde Council Outlines Animal Welfare Licensing Work and Considers Policy Options to Support Higher Standards

Fylde Council has approved its budget for 2026/27 at Full Council this week, setting out how the Council will fund local services and manage its finances responsibly over the coming year. An average Band D Council Tax of £239.11 has been set for 2026/27, representing a 2.99% increase on the previous year. The decision follows a…

Read more Fylde Residents Can Count on Their Services After Council Confirms Budget for the Year Ahead

Sports fans and leisure operators are being invited to help bring one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to one of Fylde’s most loved destinations, as Fylde Council opens its formal tender for a padel tennis concession at Fairhaven Lake and Gardens on Tuesday 3 March. Following an initial expression of interest exercise last year, the Council…

Read more Fylde Council Opens Tender for Padel Tennis Facility at Fairhaven Lake

Hundreds of children across Fylde are set to enjoy free activities and food this Easter, as Fylde Council rolls out its spring Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, funded by the Department for Education. Eligible families will receive a voucher by Monday 9 March, sent via email or text from hello@holidayactivities.com. Children aged 4 to…

Read more Free Easter Activities on Offer for Fylde Families Through Holiday Programme

Residents and visitors can look forward to a vibrant new monthly artisan market launching in St Annes Square this spring, showcasing the best of Fylde’s independent makers, designers and food producers. The first market takes place on Saturday 11 April from 10am to 4pm, with events continuing on the second Saturday of every month throughout 2026.…

Read more New Monthly Artisan Market to Bring Independent Traders and Creative Talent to St Annes Square