Fylde Council is set to reaffirm its formal opposition to the proposed Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire, which would see the current two-tier system replaced by fewer, larger unitary councils. A Motion passed by Full Council on 16 December 2024 made clear that Fylde “opposes further local government reorganisation in Lancashire… as being a distraction…

Read more Fylde Council Maintains Opposition to Local Government Reorganisation as Government Pushes Ahead

Residents and visitors across Fylde can now enjoy modern, sustainable bus shelters following the successful completion of an ambitious replacement programme delivered in partnership with Bauer Media Outdoor UK. The transformative project has seen every advertising bus shelter across the borough replaced with state-of-the-art facilities, delivering a remarkable upgrade to local public transport infrastructure without spending…

Read more Fylde Completes Borough-Wide Bus Shelter Transformation at No Cost to Residents

Families across Fylde can give their Christmas trees a meaningful second life this Christmas while supporting vital hospice care in our community. From today, residents can register for Trinity Hospice’s popular Christmas Tree Collection Service, a brilliant way to clear away the festive season while helping both our environment and a much-loved local charity. The free collection…

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Families across Fylde can look forward to a fantastic Christmas break as the much-loved Holiday Activities and Food programme returns this winter, offering free holiday club places packed with exciting activities. This brilliant initiative, funded by the Department of Education, ensures eligible school-aged children from Reception to Year 11 won’t miss out on holiday fun. Whether…

Read more Free Christmas Holiday Fun Returns for Fylde Families!

Communities across Fylde are celebrating their triumph at the prestigious RHS North West in Bloom Awards, bringing home an incredible 41 awards and recognitions that showcase the extraordinary dedication of our volunteers, community groups and Council teams who make our borough beautiful. The three-day awards ceremony at Bolton Football Stadium saw Fylde secure a spectacular haul…

Read more Fylde Celebrates Over 40 Honours in Spectacular North West in Bloom Success

Fylde’s business community is celebrating fantastic results after 78 local enterprises received free expert support through The Small Business Academy in just six months, with funding secured until March 2026 to help even more local businesses flourish. The programme, funded by Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation, has already transformed prospects for dozens of local…

Read more Fylde Businesses Thrive with Free Expert Support from The Small Business Academy

Residents across Fylde will soon experience quieter, cleaner streets as the Council’s brand-new electric vans begin serving local communities, marking a fantastic milestone in creating a greener environment for everyone. The two Nissan electric vehicles have arrived and are ready to transform how essential services are delivered across the borough. These zero-emission vans will enable…

Read more Fylde Council’s New Electric Vans Hit the Roads to Create Cleaner, Quieter Communities

Fylde Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a new campaign to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators and help local residents protect themselves and their communities from the growing scourge of waste crime. The campaign calls on people in Fylde to protect themselves and their communities from falling…

Read more Fylde Council Urges Local Residents to Fight Fly-Tipping this November

Fylde Council has taken the decision to discontinue its in-depth scrutiny review into Lancashire County Council’s highways maintenance services. The decision was reached at the Community Focus Scrutiny Committee meeting on Thursday 16 October, following months of dedicated work by a specially appointed Task and Finish Group. Drawing on publicly available data, the Group carried out…

Read more Fylde Council Updates Residents on Highways Maintenance Review

A vibrant celebration of Kirkham and Wesham’s textile heritage brought the community together last month, showcasing the lasting impact of local investment in cultural connections. The event, organised by Kirkham Cultural Connections, transformed the town into a living museum with captivating displays, traditional crafts and fascinating demonstrations that delighted residents of all ages. What began as…

Read more Kirkham’s Textile Heritage Comes Alive as Community Celebrates Rich Industrial Past