Tag: january2026

Volunteers from across Lancashire will gather on St Annes beach from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 February to plant thousands of donated Christmas trees as part of vital work to protect coastal communities from flooding. The annual planting event will see over 2,000 trees collected from residents at car parks in St Annes and Kirkham earlier…

Read more Fylde’s Old Christmas Trees Protect Our Coast for Generations to Come

Visitors to Fairhaven Lake can look forward to a spectacular display of cherry blossom each spring after beautiful Japanese Sakura trees were planted at the popular lakeside destination. The trees are part of a remarkable gift from Japan to the United Kingdom, with over 8,000 cherry trees being planted in parks, gardens and schools across the…

Read more Fairhaven Lake Celebrates International Friendship with Gift of Japanese Cherry Trees

Fylde residents are building confidence and unlocking new opportunities thanks to the fantastic free Multiply programme, delivered through an exciting partnership between Fylde Council and Blackpool & The Fylde College. Between October and December 2025, 33 residents completed courses designed to boost everyday numeracy skills, with 10 progressing onto further qualifications in maths, English and digital…

Read more Fylde Residents Transform Their Lives Through Free Multiply Courses

Residents across Fylde are celebrating today after councillors gave the green light to the most ambitious leisure investment in the Council's history. Full Council last night approved a transformative £9.3 million package that will see St Annes Pool completely modernised and Kirkham Baths reopened for the community. The main pools at both sites will remain at…

Read more Residents Celebrate as Fylde Council Confirms Historic £9.3 Million Investment to Transform Both St Annes and Kirkham Leisure Facilities

Art lovers across Fylde have embraced their stunning new gallery at Lytham Hall, with thousands of visitors flocking to explore the renowned Lytham St Annes Art Collection in its beautiful new home since its opening in January 2025. The gallery has transformed how residents and visitors experience one of the country’s largest and most diverse Town…

Read more Thousands Discover Fylde’s Remarkable Art Collection as Gallery Celebrates First Anniversary

The countdown is on for the return of the Fylde Ice Festival to Lytham on Saturday 14 February, promising an unforgettable day of family fun and romantic photo opportunities as the town centre becomes a sparkling showcase of ice artistry! Clifton Square will be the heart of the frosty action, featuring a spectacular ice love seat…

Read more Get Ready for a Spectacular Day of Ice Magic in Lytham this Valentine’s Day

Residents living near Liggard Brook will soon benefit from cleaner water, a healthier local environment and reduced flood risk after essential restoration works took place to enhance this important waterway. United Utilities has funded the project and worked closely with the Environment Agency to clear some of the reeds that have built up adjacent to Ballam…

Read more Liggard Brook Receives Environmental Boost Following Vital Restoration Works

Families and swimmers across Fylde are celebrating today after Fylde Council’s Executive Committee recommended the most ambitious swimming and leisure provision investment in the Council’s history. The £9.3 million transformation will see St Annes Pool completely modernised and Kirkham Baths reopened, subject to approval at Full Council on Tuesday 27 January. After reviewing a range of…

Read more Fylde Makes Waves with Historic £9.3 Million Swimming Investment as Both St Annes and Kirkham Pools Set for Transformation

Fylde Council has signalled its commitment to preserving the valuable Lytham St Annes Art Collection for the benefit of local residents. The Council’s Executive Committee has backed the establishment of a charitable trust that will ensure the Collection, which comprises around 400 pieces of art donated over the last century, will continue to be managed with…

Read more Fylde Council Secures Future of Lytham St Annes Art Collection through New Charitable Trust