The Councils Economic Development Team have a wealth of private sector and business ownership experience, a plethora of contacts with all manner of industry-specific support Partners, and access to information concerning funding, skills and training, start-up and growth advice, and property search assistance and much more.

Start-ups, existing businesses, charities, and community groups who…

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Refuse and recycling collections

All collections are currently operating as normal. During the COVID-19 pandemic we are working hard to make sure you receive regular refuse and recycling collections which is our top priority. We are extremely busy, and there may need to be changes to how bins are collected, so please try to keep your household…

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The arboricultural team operate within Fylde Council’s Parks and Coastal Services and are responsible for the management and maintenance of the Council’s tree stock on parks, open spaces and cemeteries. They also undertake similar work for town and parish councils. Their work includes carrying out tree inspections, providing advice and guidance, as well as undertake a…

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Air Quality Management

Air pollution can have a significant effect on health and the environment. For this reason local authorities have a legal responsibility to assess and work towards improving air quality in their areas and to meet health based objectives set by the government. Council's are required to review air quality to assess whether defined air…

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Fylde’s Arts Development Service exists to develop the arts infrastructure by supporting new and existing talent and to provide opportunities for Fylde’s residents and visitors to access and participate in a range of arts activities. Fylde considers that the arts bring inspiration and hope to communities and aims to: -

The Lytham St Annes Art Collection is believed to be one of the finest Town Hall collections in the country. It includes works of international significance including over twenty five paintings by Richard Ansdell RA and its most iconic painting, The Vision of Catherine of Aragon (pictured), 1781 by the Neo-classical Swiss artist, Henry Fuseli…

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