Noise complaints from crowing cockerels are more frequent during the spring and summer months due to the longer daylight hours. It is more likely that the law will consider a nuisance is being caused if a cockerel is crowing at unsocial hours, such as at night, early morning or late evening. The keeping of cockerels…

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The councils are working together and within their localities. For Fylde Council to achieve our net-zero target, it is important to understand where we are now. This means determining the amount of greenhouse…

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Responsible Authorities

Organisations involved in the management of flood risk are known as Risk Management Authorities (RMAs), they are: Lead Local Flood Authorities (Lancashire County Council) are responsible for the management of local flood risks, which are defined as pluvial flooding, groundwater flooding and fluvial flooding from Ordinary Watercourses. Lancashire County Council is also responsible for managing…

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Fly posters usually advertise or promote events and are placed without permission of the owner of the property and can take the form of stickers, signs or posters. We take fly posting seriously - when you report fly posting, we will make enquiries into the source of the advertisement and take action if possible. You can…

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What is the difference between a drain and a sewer?

A drain serves only one property. This is the home-owners responsibility. A lateral drain is the section of pipe which continues beyond the property boundary. This is the responsibility of United Utilities.

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Drains - As a home owner you are still responsible for any drain serving only your…

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