Galactic guests cut the ribbon as Cleveleys celebrates Star Wars filming with commemorative marker
The Force was strong in Cleveleys this week as four special guests travelled across galaxies to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the town’s role in the hit Disney+ series Star Wars.

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Heritage Open Days returns to Wyre with tours, trails and timeless stories
Wyre’s rich heritage and vibrant culture will be celebrated this September as Heritage Open Days 2025 returns with a diverse programme of free events, tours and activities.
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Win an iPad by switching to Council Tax E-billing
Wyre residents have the chance to win a brand new iPad simply by switching to e-billing for their council tax.
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New Business Grant Scheme to Launch This Autumn – Supporting Growth, Innovation and Sustainability in Wyre
Wyre Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new Business Grant Scheme this autumn, aimed at empowering local businesses to grow, innovate and thrive.
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Wyre Business Awards application deadline extended
We are pleased to announce that the deadline for entries to the Wyre Business Awards 2025 has been extended to Sunday 10 August!
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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Wyre Moving More Awards
Wyre Council is proud to launch the 2025 Wyre Moving More Awards.
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Wyre Council launches annual electoral canvass
Wyre Council has officially launched its Annual Electoral Canvass, a legal requirement to ensure the Electoral Register is accurate and up to date.
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Wyre Council Urges Residents to Reapply for Postal Votes Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Wyre Council is reminding all residents who vote by post that changes in electoral law now require postal voters to reapply every three years to maintain their postal vote.
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Five parks in Wyre awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks
Today, Wyre Council is celebrating after receiving five Green Flag Awards for Poulton's Vicarage Park and Hawthorne Park, Wyre Estuary Country Park and Memorial Park and The Mount in Fleetwood.
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Further sampling to take place in contamination investigation
INFORMATION generated from the latest round of soil sampling carried out in Thornton-Cleveleys as part of an ongoing investigation into potential contamination has been analysed by expert scientists.