february2021 – Fylde Council

As the borough digests Boris Johnson’s roadmap, everyone needs to play their part in making sure the four tests are met at each stage to allow for the continued and cautious unlocking of our lives and economy. I’ve been working with my team to roll out a programme of asymptomatic SMART testing since late 2020 and…

A leading Fylde employer has signed up to the council’s SMART testing programme to keep staff who cannot work from home safe. Trilanco, which is a specialist equine, pet and agricultural products wholesaler based at Mill Farm Sports Village in Wesham, was one of the first companies to agree to regular testing at one of four…

The Mayor of Fylde, Councillor Angela Jacques, joined council leaders to personally thank staff and volunteers for their valiant efforts in the fight against Covid-19. Representatives from Covid Response groups across Kirkham and Rural Fylde, St Anne’s and Lytham, three of the Mayor’s Covid-19 Hero award winners and young…

We’re a year into the fight against this virus that has touched every part of life here in Fylde but I am delighted to say that we are now taking huge strides in winning this battle. With increased testing in the community and in workplaces through static and…

Following the recent successful completion of the sea defence works along the coastline between Church Scar and Fairhaven Lake, Fylde Council have obtained funding from the Environment Agency to develop a feasibility study (Outline Business Case) to investigate various options for improving coastal erosion and flood risk management at Pleasure Island, St Annes. The existing seawall…

More than 400 key workers have now been tested for Covid-19 as part of Fylde Council’s new SMART testing programme. People that aren’t showing any symptoms of Covid-19 that need to leave home to work as part of an essential service, vital infrastructure or community group can be tested weekly at one of four strategically placed…

Leaders at Fylde Council are joining Lancashire's top health experts to urge local residents to get a Covid-19 test if they are concerned about their health – even if they aren't showing the classic symptoms. The three main symptoms of Covid are a high temperature, a persistent cough or a loss of smell or taste. But there…

Fylde Council is urging all key workers to get a regular, free Covid-19 test at one of its four new SMART testing centres. From Monday 8th February, people that aren’t showing any symptoms of Covid-19 that work as part of an essential service, vital infrastructure or community group can be tested weekly at one of four…

Fylde Council is appealing to members of the public using unlawfully operating tanning salons to act responsibly. A small number of salons are continuing to operate across the borough, particularly attracting customers from younger age groups where the virus is most prevalent, according to recent data. The council has issued a number of penalties…

Tag: february2021

Fylde Council’s Health Protection Practitioner, Richard Hurt, explains how SMART testing for Covid-19 will play a crucial role in developments in the coming months

Major Fylde employer signs up to SMART testing

Mayor offers special thanks to Fylde volunteers

The Leader of Fylde Council, Cllr Karen Buckley gives an update on the Covid-19 picture in the borough.

Fylde Council propose Sea Defence Improvement Works in St Annes

Hundreds take part in new SMART Testing programme in Fylde

Fylde Council urges residents to get tested as World Health Organisation confirms new symptoms for Covid-19

SMART Testing to be rolled out in Fylde

Fylde Council appeals for public support over unlawfully operating tanning salons