Effective from 20 May 2015 Approved by Council on 30 March 2015 1. Principles 1.1 These principles underpin the Code of Conduct. Although they do not form part of the Code, it is expected that you will act with: • Selflessness • Honesty and integrity • Objectivity • Accountability • Openness • Respect for others • Commitment to uphold the law • Leadership 2. Application 2.1 This…

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The larger planning applications, and those which are locally contentious, are often determined by the Planning Committee. This meets roughly once every 4 weeks and has 12 members from across the borough. Its meetings begin at 9.30am on a Wednesday and are held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall. The meeting dates…

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Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO’s) relating to barbecues Public Spaces Protection Orders prohibiting barbecues and outdoor cooking in certain open spaces in Fylde were extended in June 2025 and will continue to apply until 30 June 2028.  These orders extend previous orders which have been in place since 2019. The PSPO’s have been renewed subject to…

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The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area. The CIL is a charge that developers must pay in relation to certain types of new development. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 includes provisions to replace the “Community Infrastructure…

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The Local Plan needs to be based on robust evidence and an understanding of the key social, economic and environmental characteristics that make up Fylde. There are many pieces of evidence covering a range of themes that are being used to inform the preparation of the emerging Fylde Local Plan. Below is a list of all the…

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The government have recently introduced a legal requirement for councils to prepare, maintain and publish a register of brownfield land that is considered appropriate for residential development. Brownfield land registers are in two parts:
  • Part 1 is a list of brownfield sites that are considered appropriate for residential development;
  • Part 2 consists of sites which have…

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Collections across the borough take place every week, alternating between recycling and general waste. All collections take place on the same day meaning you only have to remember one day of the week to present your recycling and rubbish. Please enter your postcode or first line of your address to find your…

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