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Coronavirus testing has just become easier
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021Do your bit – get tested and keep those you’re meeting up with safe
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Rapid free testing for all adults in England
Published on Tuesday, 13 April 2021Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April, the government has announced.
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Next step in Government's COVID-19 roadmap
Published on Monday, 12 April 2021From Monday 12 April, we enter step 2 in the Government's COVID-19 roadmap.
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His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Published on Friday, 09 April 2021Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Symptoms free testing site to move to Poulton YMCA
Published on Wednesday, 07 April 2021From Monday 12 April, the symptom free testing site for workers will be moving from Thornton Leisure Centre to Poulton YMCA.
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A tribute to Mrs Doreen Lofthouse
Published on Wednesday, 31 March 2021Councillor David Henderson, Leader of Wyre Council and Garry Payne, Chief Executive of Wyre Council have issued a statement following the sad passing of Mrs Doreen Lofthouse OBE.
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Next step in the Government's roadmap
Published on Monday, 29 March 2021Today marks the second part of Step 1 in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. It takes us one step closer to reopening Wyre.
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One year on – Wyre reflects on the anniversary of the first COVID lockdown
Published on Friday, 19 March 2021Wyre Council is inviting residents to take part in a national day of reflection next Tuesday 23 March marking the first anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown.
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Wyre’s budget for the year ahead
Published on Thursday, 11 March 2021Wyre Council’s budget and council tax for the year ahead were approved at a meeting of Full Council on Thursday 11 March 2021.
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Top marks for Wyre Council’s Civic Centre vaccination centre
Published on Friday, 05 March 2021Fleetwood residents have sung the praises of a COVID-19 vaccination service hosted at Wyre Council’s Civic Centre, giving it an overall rating as 4.8 stars out of 5.
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Have you got your census letter?
Published on Monday, 01 March 2021Households across Wyre are being asked to take part in Census 2021.
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A grand prize for your home with Wyre Lottery
Published on Friday, 26 February 2021What would you spend £1000 on at Currys PC World? Now is your chance to win £1000 to spend at Curry’s PC World whilst supporting your local community with Wyre Lottery!
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Roadmap out of lockdown
Published on Monday, 22 February 2021A plan to ease lockdown in England has been announced.
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Symptom free testing for workers in Wyre - now open later on Tuesday and Thursday
Published on Tuesday, 16 February 2021Wyre Council is offering regular, rapid coronavirus testing to symptom free workers who have to leave their home to work.
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Everyone will benefit from Census 2021
Published on Tuesday, 09 February 2021Households across Wyre will be asked to take part in Census 2021 this spring.
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Get a Covid test to protect yourself and your loved ones
Published on Friday, 29 January 2021Lancashire's Directors of Public Health are urging residents to get a Covid-19 test if they are feeling unwell and are showing any of the wider symptoms outlined by the World Health Organisation.
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Further funding for Voluntary Sector COVID-19 support projects
Published on Thursday, 28 January 2021A successful grant scheme for projects offering support throughout the pandemic in Wyre and Fylde has been extended, with a further £80,000 now available to bid for.
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Supporting NHS Test and Trace
Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2021We are working to support the national NHS Test and Trace programme, contacting people who live in Wyre who have tested positive who the NHS haven’t been able to get in touch with.
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Success for Wyre’s stars at the Lancashire 2020 Young Citizen Awards
Published on Friday, 15 January 2021Three charitable youngsters in Wyre have all received the recognition they deserve at the Lancashire Young Citizen Awards 2020.
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Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society
Published on Tuesday, 12 January 2021Households across Wyre will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.
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Win-win-win - Support community and independent with Wyre Lottery
Published on Friday, 08 January 2021Sign up and support your local community today for just £1 to be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes, with a jackpot of £25,000.
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New national lockdown
Published on Monday, 04 January 2021The new restrictions have been announced by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and will come into force from tomorrow (5 January)
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Council offices closed for Christmas
Published on Wednesday, 23 December 2020Please note that the council offices will be closed over the festive period from 1pm 23 December until 4 January.
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Information on how to form a Christmas bubble
Published on Monday, 21 December 2020Christmas bubbles, support bubbles and childcare bubbles are all different things and have their own specific rules.
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Wyre remains under Tier 3 (Very High) restrictions
Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020The Government has announced there are no changes being made to Covid-19 restrictions in Wyre and we will remain in Tier 3 (Very High).
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Preparing to leave the EU
Published on Thursday, 10 December 2020The transition period for the UK's withdrawal ends on 31 December 2020 and this will mean different things for us all depending whether we are UK or EU citizens, or if we do business with the EU.
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Shops in Wyre welcome to extend their opening hours over Christmas and into January
Published on Thursday, 03 December 2020Following the Government’s announcement, Wyre Council will waive restrictions for retail businesses to allow them to extend their opening hours over the Christmas period and through January.
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Wyre is now under tier 3 - very high alert restrictions
Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2020Today Wyre, along with the rest of Lancashire, will move into Tier 3 – Very High restrictions.
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Wyre Council objects to Lancashire County Council’s pay and display parking proposals on Fleetwood and Cleveleys seafronts
Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2020Wyre Council has written to Lancashire County Council to express their concerns and disagreement over the proposals to charge for on street parking on Fleetwood and Cleveleys seafronts.
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Wyre will be in Tier 3 following the end of lockdown on 2 December
Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020Wyre, along with the rest of Lancashire will move into Tier 3 – Very High restrictions following the end of the national lockdown on 2 December.
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Making a Christmas bubble with friends and family
Published on Wednesday, 25 November 2020The Government have released information on creating a bubble with friends and family for Christmas.
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Free parking in Wyre this Christmas
Published on Monday, 23 November 2020To support local businesses following the end of national lockdown on 2 December, Wyre Council will be offering up to 4 hours free parking per day.
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Wyre Council provides additional funding to ensure leisure provision in Wyre
Published on Friday, 20 November 2020Wyre Council has put forward a report to recommend additional funding of £340,165 in 2020/21 to enable Fylde Coast YMCA to continue to provide a leisure service in Wyre.
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Citizens Advice Lancashire West announces additional out of hours advice line support for Wyre residents
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020Funded by Wyre Council, Citizens Advice Lancashire West is launching additional extended hours advice line support for Wyre residents.
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Coronavirus testing unit coming to Wyre
Published on Friday, 06 November 2020A coronavirus testing facility is to open at Albert Street car park in Fleetwood as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing.
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Win a Christmas entertainment bundle with Wyre Community Lottery
Published on Thursday, 05 November 2020Sign up to Wyre Community Lottery and support your local community today for just £1.
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Changes to Wyre Council’s services during national lockdown
Published on Thursday, 05 November 2020New national coronavirus restrictions will apply for four weeks up to Wednesday 2 December from today. These will replace the Tier 3 restrictions in place for Lancashire.
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New national restrictions announced
Published on Saturday, 31 October 2020On 31 October, the Prime Minister introduced nation wide restrictions to last for 4 weeks through November.
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Remembrance Sunday in Wyre
Published on Thursday, 22 October 2020Wyre Council is encouraging residents to observe a doorstep two minute silence on Remembrance Sunday (8 November) to remember those that fought for our country.
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Lancashire moves to Tier 3 coronavirus alert level
Published on Friday, 16 October 2020Lancashire, including Wyre, has been moved into the "very high" Covid alert level by government. New restrictions will be in place from 0001 on Saturday 17 October.
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Wyre's Tier 2 restrictions begin today
Published on Wednesday, 14 October 2020From today 14 October 2020 the COVID alert level for Wyre is High, meaning new restrictions are in place.
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Tier 2 for Lancashire in government's new Covid alert system
Published on Monday, 12 October 2020The government has announced its new coronavirus alert system and has placed Lancashire in Tier 2 – meaning that coronavirus levels are high in the county.
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Lancashire Resilience Forum issues guidance on faith and community events
Published on Monday, 12 October 2020The Lancashire Resilience Forum (LRF) has issued guidance on restrictions around upcoming faith and community events for the remainder of 2020 due to coronavirus.
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Wyre’s Test and Trace support payment scheme now open
Published on Thursday, 08 October 2020If you can’t work because you’ve been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, and you can’t work from home and are on a low income, you may be able to claim for help.
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Wyre Council is working with the HSE to make sure businesses are COVID-secure
Published on Thursday, 08 October 2020Wyre Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in Wyre to make sure they are COVID-secure and to help tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) in the local area.
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“We’re all in this together” – Lancashire’s top Public Health bosses urge communities to work together to avoid further local lockdown measures
Published on Wednesday, 30 September 2020The three Directors of Public Health (DPH) for Lancashire have joined forces to send a clear message to communities in the county.
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Protect yourself this winter - get the flu vaccine
Published on Friday, 25 September 2020Public Heath England, working in partnership with NHS England, are urging people who are eligible to protect themselves and others by getting the free flu vaccine this winter.
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Launch of the NHS Covid 19 app
Published on Thursday, 24 September 2020Today (24 September) sees the launch of the new NHS COVID 19 app
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NHS Covid 19 app
Published on Wednesday, 23 September 2020The government have announced that certain venues, including those run by local authorities, will now be legally required to display NHS QR code posters in their venues by 24 September.
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Wyre Council in support of Lancashire Combined Authority discussions
Published on Tuesday, 22 September 2020At Wyre’s online meeting of full council, councillors voted in favour to take part in the discussions to establish a Lancashire Combined Authority with an Elected Mayor with limited responsibilities.
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Update from the Prime Minister
Published on Tuesday, 22 September 2020The Prime Minister has this afternoon made a statement to the House of Commons outlining further measures in England to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
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Further restrictions for Lancashire to tackle rising infection rates
Published on Tuesday, 22 September 2020New measures introduced in Lancashire as part of a combined effort across the county to help fight Covid-19.
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Government funding secures future for Fleetwood’s historic high street
Published on Monday, 21 September 2020Fleetwood’s high street is among 14 historic high streets across the North West to receive funding for its revitalisation project.
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Coronavirus update: Announcement expected
Published on Friday, 18 September 2020We are expecting an announcement later today by Government that the majority of Lancashire will be subject to new measures in order to bring down the rate of Covid-19 infections.
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Coronavirus reporting
Published on Wednesday, 16 September 2020How to report concerns about social distancing, infection control, queues and gatherings
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Launch of NHS test and trace app - 24 September
Published on Monday, 14 September 2020The government has announced the general release of the NHS Test and Trace App on the 24 September, and needs the support of businesses and venues.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 9 September
Published on Thursday, 10 September 2020The government has announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down.
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Coronavirus update following five venues closing in Poulton
Published on Wednesday, 09 September 2020We have started to see an increase in COVID-19 cases in the borough. Whilst numbers are still low, it is important that the community takes action to stop the spread.
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Storm boards closing
Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020Please be aware that we will be closing all storm boards along the Wyre coastline today and tomorrow due to expected high winds and tides as a precaution.
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Coronavirus is still here – a reminder of what we need to do
Published on Thursday, 13 August 2020As lockdown restrictions ease, it's important to remember that Coronavirus is still here. We all have a role to play in bringing the infection rate down so that we can get back to the things we love.
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Update for Wyre residents
Published on Friday, 07 August 2020Following the announcement that Preston has been declared an 'area of intervention', we'd like to note that although some Wyre addresses may have 'Preston' within them, they are not included.
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Let's do it for Lancashire - keep adhering to the rules
Published on Tuesday, 28 July 2020Whilst lockdown restrictions continue to ease, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still here. It’s more important now more than ever to stick to the guidance to keep the infection rate down.
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Face coverings - when to wear one
Published on Friday, 24 July 2020From today (Friday 24 July) you must wear a face covering when you go to the shops.
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New guidance on face coverings
Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2020The guidance on face coverings in England is changing. From 24 July, it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets, as well as on public transport.
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Civic Centre reopening
Published on Thursday, 09 July 2020Wyre’s Civic Centre will reopen to the public on Monday 13 July. Opening hours will be 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
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Pubs and restaurants – what to expect
Published on Thursday, 02 July 2020Restaurants, pubs and bars are set to re-open on 4 July 4 but the way they operate will be different.
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Roadmap to redefine Lancashire
Published on Wednesday, 01 July 2020More details of a roadmap to redefine Lancashire as it emerges from lockdown have been revealed.
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Lockdown in England - update
Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020The Prime Minister has announced a series of measures easing the lockdown in England.
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Covid 19- Updated shielding guidance
Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020The UK Government has set out a roadmap for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme.
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Lancashire council leaders agree to explore new Combined Authority
Published on Monday, 15 June 2020Lancashire council leaders have agreed in principle to explore a combined authority for Lancashire.
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Coronavirus – new guidance in place from today
Published on Monday, 15 June 2020From today Monday 15 June a number of lockdown restrictions have changed and some new measures are in place.
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Reopening the high streets safely
Published on Friday, 12 June 2020From Monday 15 June, more shops will be open in the borough. We're looking forward to welcoming you back and want everyone to stay safe.
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New rules from Monday 1 June
Published on Monday, 01 June 2020From today, you are be able to meet up in a group of up to 6 in England. You must meet outside - in an open public space, or a garden, and keep 2 metres apart.
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Coronavirus testing in Wyre
Published on Thursday, 21 May 2020Coronavirus testing is taking place this weekend on Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May from a facility on High Street car park in Garstang.
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Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on an update to coronavirus symptoms
Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020New information about coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms has been announced.
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Support is still available for residents and businesses
Published on Friday, 15 May 2020We are proud to have been providing help and support to our community since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Celebrating VE Day safely at home
Published on Thursday, 07 May 2020If you are wondering how to celebrate VE Day on Friday at home, there are lots of things you can still do to mark the day.
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Remembrance services taking place in Wyre
Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2019There are a number of Remembrance Services taking place across the borough.
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Thank you to our Armed Forces from Wyre
Published on Monday, 24 June 2019A local celebration to show appreciation for the work of the Armed Forces was held at Wyre’s Civic Centre today, and featured a visit from veterans, councillors and organisations.
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The Punch Bowl Public House at Churchtown
Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019The Punch Bowl Public House at Churchtown is on our list of assets of community value. We have received notification from the owners wish to sell the property.
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Paul Deacon appointed as new Chairman of the Royal Marines Association
Published on Friday, 10 May 2019The Board of RMA – The Royal Marines Charity, and the Commandant General Royal Marines have agreed to appoint Wyre Council Officer Paul Deacon as the new Chairman of the RMA Membership Committee.
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Christmas arrangements
Published on Tuesday, 18 December 2018Please be aware that Wyre Council’s Civic Centre will be closed from Friday 21 December at 4pm and will reopen on Wednesday 2 January at 8:30am.
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Funds for nature tourism will help coastal wildlife
Published on Thursday, 08 November 2018A £71,000 treasure chest will send visitors on a voyage of discovery to the Fylde coast.
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Los Angeles’ mysterious architect: John Parkinson
Published on Friday, 20 July 2018Wyre Council is looking for information on Los Angeles’ most iconic architect, John Parkinson, originally from Scorton in Wyre.
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Knott End to Fleetwood ferry service to continue for the next eight years
Published on Tuesday, 09 January 2018The Knott End to Fleetwood ferry is to enter a new contract with Wyre Council and Lancashire County Council, following a decision in December.
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