You may see our rangers and coastal patrol staff if you spend some time out and about on the beach or in some of the green spaces around Fylde borough. Undertaking regular patrols, completing conservation work and protecting wildlife, they are delivering environmental education, a comprehensive programme of guided walks and children’s activities as well…

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Over the past 150 years, more than 80% of the sand dunes in Lancashire have been lost. The Fylde Sand Dunes Project is a partnership between The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, Fylde Council and Blackpool Council, currently exclusively funded by The Environment Agency until 2022. This project works hard to encourage visitors to the dunes in a way…

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Stretching from Starr Gate, at the boundary with Blackpool, to the Ribble Estuary at Lytham, the foreshore and beach at Lytham and St Anne's is a considerable asset. It comprises of historical gardens and buildings, tourist attractions and events. There are also diverse geographical features including sand dunes, wide flat beaches and a nature reserve. Areas of…

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The Partial Review of the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (FLP32) was submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination, along with accompanying documents, on 21st October 2020. The Inspector’s Final Report was received on 21st October 2021 and is available for view: Inspector’s Final Report including Appendix For information about the Examination please see the…

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