People, clubs and organisations that go above and beyond to encourage and facilitate sport and activity in Fylde are being urged to enter the 2024 Fylde Active Community Awards. The exciting annual event gives sporting and wellbeing heroes their chance to shine as the borough comes together to celebrate and applaud their efforts. Hosted by Fylde Council's…

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Fylde Council is set to establish new parish councils for the areas of Ansdell and Lytham following an extensive community governance review and public consultation, subject to approval by full Council.  At a meeting on June 25, 2024, the Council's Executive Committee voted to recommend creating separate parish councils for the currently unparished…

Read more Executive Committee Recommends New Parish Councils to be Established in Ansdell and Lytham

On Monday 24 June, Fylde Council commemorated the start of Armed Forces Week 2024 with a flag raising ceremony attended by elected members including the Mayor of Fylde, Fylde Council’s Chief Executive Officer Allan Oldfield, and Lee Townsend, Royal British Legion Chair for St Annes, Lytham and Warton.  Armed Forces Week is an…

Read more Fylde Council Raises Flag for Armed Forces Week 2024 and Receives ERS Silver Award

Fylde Council has allocated another £20,000 in financial support to local voluntary, community and faith groups during the financial year 2023/24, across two tiers of grant to support a wide range of projects.  The Community Projects Fund supports local projects which promote or enhance the environment, encourage cohesive communities, or promote the economy.…

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Fylde Council proudly commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a community event at Fairhaven Lake on Thursday 6 June. This special occasion brought together visitors, residents, veterans, and local officials to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the historic Normandy invasion. The event featured a variety of activities, including live music, delicious…

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Fylde Council have announced a new partnership with AFC Fylde Community Foundation to support the delivery of their ‘Work Readiness’ programme, made possible through Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation.  AFC Fylde Community Foundation have extensive experience in providing positive employment outcomes for people between the ages of 16 and 65…

Read more AFC Fylde Community Foundation Helping People to Get ‘Work Ready’!

Capita have published a Rural Economy Feasibility and Baseline Study, made possible by funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), to provide Fylde Council with a better understanding of the borough’s rural economy.  The purpose of the study is to provide a strong and comprehensive evidence base for the economic health of…

Read more New Report Showcases Fylde’s Strong Rural Economy