Tag: may2026

New Fylde Mayor, Councillor Richard Redcliffe, has taken up the role of first citizen of Fylde in a ceremony held on Wednesday 13 May 2026. The representative for Ansdell and Fairhaven was officially installed as successor to Councillor Frank Andrews at the Annual Meeting of the Council, held at Lowther Pavilion. Councillor Richard Redcliffe declared that his…

Read more New Fylde Mayoral Team Confirmed for 2026/27

Residents across Fylde can now enjoy a faster, simpler way to access council services online, after the Council launched an exciting upgrade to its website. The new Digital Front Door, built in-house by the Council's own digital team, transforms the way people interact with the Council online. At its heart is a brand-new search-first experience, meaning…

Read more Fylde Council Launches Upgraded Digital Experience to Make Finding Local Services Easier than Ever

Businesses and budding entrepreneurs across Fylde have benefited from hundreds of hours of expert support over the past year, as The Small Business Academy concludes a highly successful programme backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. From pre-start entrepreneurs taking their very first steps, to established growth businesses scaling up with bespoke coaching plans, the…

Read more The Small Business Academy Wraps Up a Landmark Year of Business Support

A Grade II listed landmark on Poulton Street in Kirkham is set to be brought back into use following a substantial refurbishment funded by the Government's Future High Streets Fund. Fylde Council purchased the Former Girls' Charity School at 52-64 Poulton Street in March 2022 and has overseen a programme of restoration work to preserve the…

Read more Historic Kirkham Landmark to Welcome New Sports Bar 1860

Fylde Council is proudly supporting Noise Action Week (11-15 May 2026), joining the Institution of Environmental Sciences’ national campaign to raise awareness of noise nuisance and help residents take back the peace in their homes and communities. Running across the week, the Council’s social media campaign is shining a light on the most common causes…

Read more Fylde Council Backs National Noise Action Week with Enforcement Action and Practical Support for Residents

Beachgoers and visitors to two of Fylde's most popular coastal spots can now access important safety information and local updates at the touch of a button, thanks to brand new digital screens installed by Fylde Council. The vibrant new displays have been installed at St Annes Pier and Lytham RNLI Station, replacing the older models and…

Read more Visitors and Residents to Benefit from New Digital Screens at Fylde Coast Hotspots

Families across Fylde are in for a treat this Bank Holiday weekend as the much-loved Splash park in Promenade Gardens, St Annes, opens its gates for the 2026 season today. The popular water play area, which first made a splash back in 2019, returns for another summer of fun with its fantastic range of features including…

Read more Splash is Back: St Annes Water Play Park Opens for the 2026 Season