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More than 30 Fylde residents have moved into work thanks to a successful partnership between Fylde Council and AFC Fylde Community Foundation. The latest quarterly figures reveal impressive results from the Council's UK Shared Prosperity Fund employment programmes. The Fylde Focus 19+ programme supported 27 residents into employment across hospitality, retail, construction, care and marketing, while…

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Residents across Fylde are invited to share their views on exciting budget proposals that will shape local services throughout the year ahead. The full budget proposals for 2026/27 can be viewed here. Feedback should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 27 February. Email listening@fylde.gov.uk or write to Budget Consultation Feedback, The Town Hall, Lytham St…

Read more Have Your Say on Fylde Council’s Budget Proposals for 2026/27

Warton residents can look forward to a stunning new heart for their community after Fylde Council approved plans for a £300,000 village centre transformation. Phase Two of the exciting enhancement scheme will create an attractive shared space perfect for everyday gatherings and community events, alongside improved car parking, beautiful new planting, enhanced lighting and stylish furniture. The…

Read more Warton Set for Vibrant New Village Centre after Council Approves £300,000 Transformation

Fylde Council is encouraging residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on proposals to reorganise local government in Lancashire. From Thursday 5 February until Thursday 26 March, the UK Government is running a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire, as required by law. The proposals would replace the current two-tier system of district…

Read more Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Lancashire

Fylde Council is celebrating the fantastic achievements of its apprentices as National Apprenticeship Week 2026 launches this week (9-15 February), showcasing how local people are building rewarding careers while serving their community. The Council’s thriving apprenticeship programme now supports 18 local people across a diverse range of roles, from civil engineering and building control to project…

Read more Fylde Council Celebrates Home-Grown Talent During National Apprenticeship Week

Fylde Council has received encouraging feedback from an independent review assessing progress against recommendations made by the Local Government Association following its Corporate Peer Challenge in 2024. The Progress Review, conducted on 9 January 2026, found that the Council had made strong progress, with six of the nine original recommendations rated as complete and three…

Read more Fylde Council Receives Positive Feedback in Independent Review

Aspiring business owners and growing enterprises across Fylde are turning their ambitions into reality thanks to a free programme helping local people build thriving businesses. The Fylde Growth Programme, delivered by The Small Business Academy and funded through Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation for 2025/26, has already supported 79 entrepreneurs across the borough, with…

Read more Fylde Businesses Thrive with Free Support Programme