Conservation area status gives the Local Authority additional powers to ensure that development is in keeping with existing styles and the character of the area and to prepare schemes of enhancement for such areas. Whilst Conservation Areas may contain Listed Buildings, the Council will be concerned to protect, as far as it can, the total…

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Does your business supply food that is pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS)?

From 1 October 2021, the requirements for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food labelling will change in Wales, England, and Northern Ireland. The new labelling will help protect your consumers by providing potentially life-saving allergen information on the packaging.

Any business that produces…

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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005 and came into force in October 2006. It replaces all previous existing fire safety legislation and will have an impact on all employers, owners, occupiers and self-employed businesses. There are very few exceptions from having to comply with the new regulations. It applies in…

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Current vacancies

All our of vacancies can be found at this link (external) where you will find job vacancies for both Blackpool Council and Fylde Council.

Before you apply

Please read the following guidance notes before you fill in your application form. The main points to remember when completing an application form are:
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses). For most types of incident, including: