Fylde Council’s Environmental Health and Housing Committee have concluded their 12-month review into flooding and surface water management in the Borough. The Working Group began their review in November 2020 in response to growing concerns amidst increased incidents of flooding in the Fylde, seeking to identify ways to enable greater coordination and effectiveness to reduce future…

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In September the government announced that vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500 million support fund to help them with essentials over the winter. Councillor Karen Buckley, Leader of Fylde Council commented: “We are delighted to be able to facilitate the payment of these grants to those most in need during…

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At a recent meeting of the Operational Management Committee, Members agreed to amend the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dog control in four locations across the borough from January. Previously the PSPO requirements were for ‘dogs on leads by direction’ in Ashton Gardens, Lowther Gardens and Fairhaven Lake with a seasonal restriction along the promenade…

Read more Dogs required to be on leads in further locations across the Borough

Three Lancashire-based architectural practices have been appointed to help restore shops and businesses on Kirkham’s historic high street to their former glory. More than 35 property owners have signed up to Fylde Borough Council’s Shop Front Improvement Scheme which was launched after Kirkham was designated a High Street Heritage Action Zone (HS HAZ) by Historic England. Grants…

Read more Lancashire Architects Delighted To Be Part Of ‘Huge Opportunity’ To Restore Historic High Street

Six Fylde businesses have earned a place in the finals of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021, where they will compete against some of the greatest visitor economy businesses from across the county. The awards, organised by Marketing Lancashire and sponsored this year by the University of Central Lancashire, aim to showcase achievement across numerous categories of…

Read more Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021: Fylde Businesses Rock The Finals!