Tag: november2024

DEFRA have published their annual bathing water quality updates for 2024 and there are no changes to the classification of Fylde’s two designated bathing waters.  St Annes Beach remains at ‘sufficient’, and St Annes North Beach remains at ‘poor’. Officers have been monitoring the test results carried out by the Environment Agency throughout the 2024 season.…

Read more Fylde’s Bathing Water Quality Classification 2024 Announced

Fylde Council has launched the procurement process for the new contract to manage St Annes Swimming Pool. The process commenced on Friday 15 November and will remain open until 16 December. The Council is committed to ensuring the long-term future of this beloved local facility and has approved a significant investment of £1.9 million for essential…

Read more Fylde Council Launches Procurement Process for St Annes Swimming Pool

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Changing Places toilet at Fairhaven Lake. This state-of-the-art facility is now available to visitors, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. Installed thanks to grant funding provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with support from…

Read more Fylde Council Continues to Improve Accessibility with New Changing Places Toilets

The Planning Inspectorate announced this week that they have accepted an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to connect two planned wind farms in the Irish Sea to the national grid at the Penwortham Substation. The proposed development involves undersea cables landing near Blackpool Airport and running underground to two substations between Kirkham and Newton,…

Read more Fylde Council Condemns Lack of Community Engagement in Wind Farm Connection Plans

Fylde Council is proud to receive the Silver award of the Armed Forces Employers Recognition Scheme, a prestigious award given to employers who actively demonstrate support for the Armed Forces community. This award acknowledges Fylde Council’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans, reservists, and military families in its workplace. The Silver Award…

Read more Fylde Council Receives the Armed Forces Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award for Support to our Armed Forces Community

Fylde Council has approved an extension of the Kirkham Pool Disposal Plan with the YMCA to a backstop date of 17th February 2025. The Council has announced its decision to continue exploring all practical options for the provision of swimming in Kirkham following a comprehensive review by the Community Focus Scrutiny Committee on 29 October. The Council…

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Fylde Council has re-confirmed its commitment to the regeneration of St Annes, with the approval of a £2,682,482 expenditure to deliver the first phase of high street improvements in the Town Centre. This investment brings the project total to £3.13 million, reflecting the Council’s dedication to creating a vibrant street scene that will enhance St…

Read more Work has begun on the much-anticipated High Street Improvements in St Annes

In a significant step toward improving the accessibility, safety, and community support on St Annes’ amenity beach, Fylde Council has announced the development of a new Community Beach Hub. Situated within the currently vacant deck chair storage building near the main beach entrance, the facility will undergo a transformation to provide essential services and facilities…

Read more Fylde Council Announces New Community Beach Hub at St Annes to Enhance Beach Accessibility and Safety

Fylde Council has announced a major update to its Planning Enforcement Policy, with the aim of improving transparency, prioritising enforcement actions, and managing expectations for stakeholders across the borough. This initiative follows recommendations from the Planning Peer Challenge Team’s Feedback Report, which highlighted the need for clearer communication on enforcement processes and priorities. The Council's…

Read more Fylde Council Enhances Clarity and Accountability with New Local Enforcement Plan