june2024 – Fylde Council

Fylde Council launches the Fylde Active Community Awards 2024

Fylde Council — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:47:21 +0000

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 Sports Development Team, entries open on Friday 28th June and close on Friday 26th July.

The shortlist will be published on Saturday 23rd August and a glittering awards ceremony will take place at the end of September.

Ian Brookes, Sports Development Officer at Fylde Council, said: “The Fylde Active Community awards are always a highlight on our calendar here at Fylde Council.

“Last year was our most successful yet, with lots of inspirational people and organisations having a wonderful evening.

“As always, we would like to encourage as many people as possible to enter or nominate – you have to be in it to win it!”

Fylde Community Active Awards 2024 categories:

Coach of the Year
Club of the Year
Contribution to Active Communities – Individual or Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Primary School of the Year
Secondary School of the Year
Young Achiever of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Environmental Impact and Sustainability Award
Health and Well Being Award

The winners of the following Fylde Community Active Awards 2024 will represent the district at the Lancashire Sports Awards.

Coach of the Year
Club of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Activating Communities – Individual or Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Primary School of the Year
Secondary School of the Year
Young Achiever of the Year
Health and Wellbeing Award

Nominate your active heroes here from Friday 28th June or email Ian Brookes, Sports Development Officer at Fylde Council, for an entry form on ian.brookes@fylde.gov.uk

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

Fylde Council — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:33:16 +0000

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 areas of Ansdell and Lytham. This recommendation will now go to a full Council meeting for final approval.

The move follows a thorough community governance review that was initiated in 2020 to consider parishing arrangements across Fylde borough, with a focus on the unparished urban areas of Lytham and Ansdell.

An initial round of public consultation took place in 2022, but concerns were raised that the responses received did not provide a clear mandate from residents. As a result, a further six-week public consultation was carried out in March-April 2024, including a mail-out to households, online surveys, and in-person community events.

This latest consultation drew an impressive 1,165 survey responses, with 78% of respondents expressing a preference for some form of parish council across Ansdell and Lytham. A slim majority favoured the creation of two separate parish councils rather than a single parish covering both areas.

If approved by the full Council, the new parish councils would come into existence on April 1, 2025, with interim parish councillors drawn from existing borough councillors until elections are held on May 1, 2025.

Responsibility for local amenities like allotments would transfer to the new parish councils once they are established. Further assets and services could potentially be devolved to the parishes over time through negotiation with Fylde Council.

The Executive Committee resolved to recommend to full Council that the indicative precept for the new parishes be set at Band D and not to exceed £25 for the first year. Setting precepts for subsequent years will be a matter for each of the new parish councils to determine.

FAQs about the parishing of Ansdell and Lytham are available on the Fylde Council website here: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/council/governance-and-legal/parish-councils-for-ansdell-and-lytham/

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

Fylde Council — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:49:58 +0000

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 opportunity for the nation to show its support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from current serving troops to armed forces families, Veterans and Cadets.

The Armed Forces Flag was presented to the Mayor by David Cam DL, Under Sheriff of Lancashire, and was raised at the Town Hall in St Annes in a ceremony taking place on Monday morning.

Fylde Council was recently recognised by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for their support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community, and are one of forty-seven organisations across the North West of England to receive a Silver Award this year.

Paul Deacon, Technical Enforcement Officer and Armed Forces Officer for Fylde Council, said: “On behalf of Fylde Council, I am delighted that we have received the silver award. As one of eight Veterans employed by the council, I would like to thank all those who have supported our successful application. This award demonstrates Fylde Council’s commitment to support our Armed Forces community including those who work for the council.”

The Employer Recognition Scheme was launched to reward employers who support Defence People objectives and to encourage others to do the same. This includes employing serving and former members of the Armed Forces community, and demonstrating flexibility towards training and mobilisation commitments for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Fylde Council are committed signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. To read more, visit the Fylde Council website: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/council/armed-forces-community-covenant/

Community Projects Fund 2023/24

Fylde Council — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:45:21 +0000

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. Each year the council allocates £20,000 to the pot as part of the annual budget setting process, with two tiers of grant available.

The upper tier allows voluntary, community and faith groups with eligible projects to apply for grants of between £300 and £2000, with the lower tier providing support for projects requiring up to £300 in grant funding.

Each year, a summary report is produced for the Community Focus Scrutiny Committee detailing the awards made in the previous year. In 2023/24, nine grants were awarded in the upper tier totalling £16,287 in funding, and twelve in the lower tier totalling £3,433.99. The full list of awards can be seen below.

Upper Tier (£300 – £2000)

1st Kirkham and Wesham Scout Group – Health and Safety Improvements to the Scout Hut – £2000

Freckleton Football Club – Kit purchase – £600

TRW Sow and Grow Group (Treales, Roseacre and Wharles) – Bulbs for planting equipment – £1987

Connect More (St Annes) – Arts and Crafts equipment – £2000

St Annes Parish Church – Church bells purchase – £2000

Fairhaven Bowls Academy – Equipment to introduce junior bowling – £2000

Fylde Coast Mates – Equipment for cookery and multi-sports sessions – £2000

Lytham Dementia Sing-Along Group – Equipment (catering, stationery, etc) – £2000

Wesley’s St Annes – Equipment for train the trainer programme – £17000

Lower Tier (up to £300)

Friends of Newton Community Park (Newton) – First mates pirate boat additional section – £300

Fylde Foodbank (St Annes) – Signposting leaflet holders – £300

Army Welfare Service (Weeton) – Litter picking equipment – £290

Pear Tree School (Kirkham) – Plants and equipment – £300

Seriously Hooked Up (Kirkham and Lytham) – Purchase of 2 looms – £300

Connect Community Group (St Annes) – Equipment for Christmas celebrations – £300

2nd Kirkham Scout Group – Buoyancy aids – £300

Kirkham in Bloom – Gardening equipment – £300

United Youth Alliance (Lytham) – Resources for the development of ‘what it means to be a man’ – £300

Newton Clifton and Salwick Field Day – Walkie Talkies – £189.99

Wesley’s (St Annes) – Uniforms – £298

Lytham Heritage Group – Prizes for art competition – £300

If you represent a local voluntary, community or faith group who could benefit from the Community Projects Fund, please visit the Fylde Council website for more information about the criteria and the application process: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/council/fylde-community-grants/

Fylde Council Commemorates D-Day Anniversary with Community Event at Fairhaven Lake

Fylde Council — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:55:51 +0000

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 food, and refreshing beverages, creating a festive atmosphere for attendees of all ages. As the sun set over the picturesque lake, the community gathered for a poignant moment of remembrance.

At precisely 9:15 PM, the beacon was lit, serving as a symbol of hope and resilience. This act of remembrance paid tribute to the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago, forever changing the course of history.

The event was well attended with guests including veterans who served with honour and distinction. Their stories of bravery and sacrifice deeply moved all who attended, reminding us of the profound impact of their contributions.

The Mayor of Fylde, Councillor Karen Henshaw JP also attended the event said:

“It was an honour to commemorate this significant anniversary with our community. The bravery and sacrifice of our veterans continue to inspire us, and it is our duty to remember and cherish their legacy. I am proud of how our community came together to mark this important occasion.”

A great time was had by all, as residents and visitors alike came together to honour the past and celebrate the values of freedom and democracy.

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

Fylde Council — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:47:28 +0000

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 and have successfully been providing UKSPF funded employment support for Fylde residents since January 2023.

This exciting new project will support people over the age of 18 years who are furthest from the workplace, who have not been in employment, education or training for at least 6 months, and face significant barriers.

The ‘Training Ground’ work readiness programme will present an opportunity for participants to gain a Level 3 accredited qualification combined with increased skills development through peer group mentoring, moving them closer to the job market.

Wes Partington, *Director of AFC Fylde Community Foundation, said: “We are once again delighted to be working alongside Fylde Council and our local partners to improve the skills and confidence of our residents, helping them to become more work ready. The programme will cover a range of topics designed to meet individual needs and overcome barriers to finding employment.”

This new programme builds on the previous successes of UKSPF-powered employment and skills projects administered by AFC Fylde Community Foundation, leveraging their existing relationships with residents and businesses, and continuing to positively impact the lives of people in Fylde.

To find out more about the Work Readiness programme, please contact AFC Fylde Community Foundation on 01772 598856 or email community@afcfylde.co.uk

*Please note, since the publishing of this press release, Wes Partington has resigned from the position of Director at AFC Fylde Community Foundation.

New Report Showcases Fylde’s Strong Rural Economy

Fylde Council — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:29:54 +0000

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 the rural areas within Fylde by identifying strengths and weaknesses on a range of economic and business indicators.

The report provides recommendations for future investment and funding decisions, defines the rural economy for Fylde, and will help the Council and other partners establish objectives for investment in the rural economy moving forward.

Baseline figures from the study show that the rural area of Fylde has 680 registered businesses, with the dominant sectors being wholesale and retail, construction, manufacturing, and tourism and recreation.

The study further found that rural Fylde performs above or in-line with the local, regional, and national averages on a range of economic metrics, including employment, income, digital infrastructure, and socio-economic deprivation. It highlights that rural Fylde’s threats and weaknesses are typical of rural areas, including distance from large markets and an ageing population.

A Fylde Council spokesperson said: “We welcome the publication of this report, which demonstrates that our UKSPF investment strategy is well aligned with the rural economy’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

“The data and recommendations provided by this report are crucial to ensure that Fylde’s rural economy continues to improve, becoming increasingly diverse, dynamic, and vibrant, as well as ensuring that rural Fylde remains a great place to live, work and visit.”

The full report can be viewed on the Fylde Council website here: https://www.fylde.gov.uk/new-report-showcases-fyldes-strong-rural-economy/