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The Splash Park in St Annes Promenade Gardens is ready to reopen for 2023 from 15 April 2023 with the introduction of a £1 charge per child up to one hour. First opened in 2019, the Splash water play area has proven immensely popular with families, whether visiting from afar or living…

A stunning new mural inspired by Kirkham’s rich heritage will transform a town centre ginnel as acclaimed artists settle in to work. Artists Aylo Nomad and Seca One worked with residents to find inspiration for the piece, drawing on Kirkham’s Roman roots, the town’s famous fishstones, and its role in the industrial revolution…

Kirkham town centre will soon be home to a temporary Roman Trail that will be displayed in the shop front windows of participating businesses, until 31^st April. Kirkham’s Roman Trail consists of a fact-finding mission, with visitors to Kirkham high street being invited to discover thirteen facts about the Romans in Britain, some of which directly…

Sushi is a Japanese dish made of prepared rice served with an accompaniment, which is often raw seafood. Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy made consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces. When the main ingredient is raw fish, both dishes can carry risks associated with parasitic infection. Whether the fish is…

Two of Fylde’s amazing community charities recently received a visit from Cllr Karen Buckley, Leader of Fylde Council, to talk with the volunteers about the wonderful work they do. Wesley’s Community Café and Larder at Church Road Methodist Church, St Annes, provides a safe place for people to come together to…

The new permanent toilet facility at North Beach Car Park and the Changing Places Toilet at the adjacent North Beach Wind Sports Centre are now open to the public. The North Beach area, located in St Annes off Clifton Drive North, has become increasingly popular in recent years for visitors and motorhomes, and with…

The consumption of shellfish and oysters carries a risk of illness due to the nature of the shellfish habitat. Outbreaks have been linked to both bacterial and viral infections. There are several guidelines that are recommended in order to minimise risk:

Make sure you buy shellfish from…
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A rising trend of consumers is the desire to purchase a lightly cooked burger. The perception is that a burger can be cooked and consumed in a similar way to a steak, but this is not the case. Harmful bacteria can be carried on the surface of whole cuts of meat. When a rare steak…

The Food Standards Agency believes that everyone should be able to make an informed choice about the food and/or drink that they consume. Being aware and understanding some associated risks can further support healthy living. Raw Milk Raw milk has not been pasteurised (heat treated) and can be from numerous animals…

Fylde Council is excited to announce our new partnership with the North West Aerospace Alliance who are delivering a new project to support diversification in Aerospace, Automotive, and Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing businesses across Fylde, made possible following approval of the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). There are approximately 15,000 jobs…

Splash Park Reopening for 2023!

Kirkham Futures: Gorgeous New Mural In Town Centre Ginnel

Enjoy a History Lesson on Kirkham High Street

Food Facts: Food, Choice & Health – Sushi and Sashimi

Spotlight on Amazing Community Work in Fylde

North Beach Public Conveniences And Changing Places Toilets Now Open!

Food Facts: Food, Choice & Health – Shellfish and Oysters

Food Facts: Food, Choice & Health – Undercooked Burgers & Lightly Cooked Foods

Food Facts: Food, Choice & Health – Raw Milk

Fylde Council and North West Aerospace Alliance Announce New Business Support Partnership