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• Fylde Council rallies community bid effort for UK Town of Culture

  Fylde Council is spearheading a borough-wide effort to compete for the prestigious UK Town of Culture 2028, with plans to submit a bid on behalf of Kirkham, while actively supporting other towns and parishes across Fylde as they develop their own proposals.

• Famous faces team up to headline Fylde Fest

  Local famous faces have been announced to lead the fun-packed line-up for Fylde Fest: Spring into Life when it returns to St Annes Square later this month.

• New Community Safety Plan to build on falling crime rates

  A new three-year community safety plan aimed at building on falling crime rates in Blackpool is set to be approved by the council.

• Residents advised to get to drop-in session over contamination concerns

  The owners of up to 500 properties in Thornton have been advised to attend a drop-in session to find out more about the presence of a chemical linked to cancer.

• Fleetwood Police nationally recognised for crime prevention success

  Police in Fleetwood have won a national crime prevention award for their work tackling organised crime in the town.

• Big decision on major anti-vandal artwork plans for Sainsbury’s flagship store

  Proposals to install a steel anti-vandal art feature directly onto the frontage of Sainsbury’s flagship Blackpool store have been thrown out by planners.

• Crackdown on crime as two Blackpool properties closed

  Police and council partners in Blackpool have secured two partial closure orders following reports of crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Security fencing scheme approved ready for market’s return

  Security fencing measuring seven-and-half feet high is to be installed along part of the Bonny Street Market site in readiness for the market reopening.