What is a local authority search?

A local search is carried out when buying land or property and forms part of the conveyancing process. The standard questions give the potential buyer details of any restrictions or legal obligations, enforceable against successive owners by the local authority or other government departments. A search is normally submitted in two…

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Fylde has been a fair trade borough since June 2008. We continue to work hard spreading the Fairtrade message to the people of Fylde and its schools, businesses, faith communities and community groups.Fylde Borough Council is pleased to support and facilitate Fairtrade across the Borough. Fairtrade and trading fairly is important to local people as well…

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Fylde is currently home to two Enterprise Zones. The Lancashire Enterprise Zone has two sites, one of which is Warton in Fylde. The Blackpool Enterprise Zone straddles the border between Blackpool and Fylde and covers the majority of Blackpool Airport. The neighbouring authority of Wyre is also home to an Enterprise Zone at a site known…

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Finding the right location for your business can be a lengthy and painstaking process. The online Fylde Coast Commercial Property Locator has been designed to assist new and existing businesses and investors searching for commercial and industrial property availability in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre (the Fylde Coast). Whether you are familiar with or new to the…

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If you’re in business and are looking for details of support organisations, business to business networks or membership based organisations then use the links below to find out more information. Federation of Small Businesses The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners…

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