Community Safety – Fylde Council

Fylde Councils vision is ‘for Fylde to be a place where people choose to live, work and raise a family, retire and feel safe, visit and want to return’, which is laid out in the Councils Corporate Plan for 2024-28. Fylde Council is committed to providing a safe and caring community, including working with partners…

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PSPOs are one of a number of powers introduced by the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. They are designed to deal with a particular nuisance or problem in an area which is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the community.

Why impose restrictions?

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Anyone who lives in or visits Fylde knows that our area is blessed with amazing beaches, parks and open spaces. We want those places to be welcoming and safe environments for all, including dog walkers. The council has introduced Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to balance the needs of dog walkers with the rest of…

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Victims of ASB can request a review of their case. The complainant can consider using the ASB case review process (formerly the community trigger). Agencies including councils, police, local health teams and registered providers of social housing have a duty to undertake a reviews of how they have dealt with a case when the…

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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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There is a Lancashire wide document which is issued to Chief Executives and the local risk is based on that document. In line with the current National Risk this is currently at ‘Severe’ and is reviewed…

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Current threat level

The current threat from international terrorism can be viewed on the MI5 website.

What you can do to help

The police and the security and intelligence agencies depend on information from the public. Be their eyes and ears and help keep yourself, your family and your local community safe by looking out for…

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The Fylde Community Safety Partnership (CSP) was created because of a statutory requirement under the Crime and Disorder Act, 1998, and members of the Partnership are committed to multi-agency problem solving and delivering solutions to respond to crime and disorder. The statutory partners comprise Fylde Council, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Fire and Rescue,…

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Understanding Hate Crimes

Any crime or incident which you believe is happening because of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability is a hate crime. You could also be a victim of hate crime if you believe you are being targeted because the offender perceives you to be different in some way.

It could…
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