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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, our priority is to support residents, businesses, staff and councillors and we will continue to follow advice from the Government and Public Health England. We would urge our residents and businesses to do the same. On this page you will find links to advice and guidance issued by us and our partners.
Wyre’s Civic Centre reception in Poulton is now closed to visitors, however Lockwood surgery can still be accessed by patients with an appointment. You can still contact us:
By email: mailroom@wyre.gov.uk
On social media: WyreCouncil on Facebook and on Twitter
By phone: 01253 891000 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm)
Please note all our events have been cancelled up to 5 June 2020.
Latest news
Read the latest news stories from Wyre Council
Community support
Bereavement and wellbeing support - contact numbers for community support organisations and faith groups
Wyre Together - support for those in our community who need it
Local contacts for food deliveries and other support which may be helpful
Lancashire COVID-19 Community Support Fund
Government advice on looking after others safely
Council tax, rental costs and sick pay
Check if you are eligible for statutory sick pay
Business support
Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed work safely during the coronavirus pandemic - updated 11 May 2020
Business support finder - see what support is available
Targeted support for the most R&D intensive small and medium size firms - launched April 20
Future Fund - for high-growth firms. Launched 20 April
Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). Launched 20 April
Job retention scheme - for employers. Launched 20 April
Bounce back loan scheme - launched 27 April
Guidance for businesses and venues on social distancing measures
Further information on Government support for businesses
Information and guidance for taxi operators and drivers
Boost Lancashire - support for businesses impacted by Coronavirus
Charities
Support for frontline charities
Changes to Wyre Council services
Council meetings and decisions
Green waste collection service
Play areas, multi use games areas and outdoor activity equipment
Using our parks and open spaces responsibly
Schools and online learning support
The government funded Oak National Academy launched on 20 April. Created by teachers from leading schools across England, it will provide 180 video lessons each week, across a broad range of subjects for every year group.
BBC education package across TV and online.
Critical (key) workers and vulnerable children
Leisure centres
Latest health advice and guidance
Water supply - advice to people and businesses returning to closed and un-used premises
