Wyre Celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight with Local Events and a Proud Legacy
Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 is coming to Wyre, and the community is invited to take part in two local events that promote ethical shopping and global sustainability.

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Bank Holiday Bin Collections
Please be aware that waste and recycling collections due to take place on Monday 19 September will now take place on Saturday 17 September.
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Bank Holiday Monday 19 September
Please be aware that Monday 19 September has been declared a bank holiday due to the State Funeral of Her late Majesty The Queen.
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Wyre pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second
It is with the greatest sadness that today we learnt of the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second.
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New tourist information point for Garstang Library
Wyre Council and Lancashire County Council are working together to transform the way customers access information about the local area with plans to relocate tourist information to Garstang Library.
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Historic Lancashire ferry service set to be kept afloat with a total of over £80k extra funding
It began way back in 1841 linking the rural communities of Knott End, Pilling and Preesall.
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Discover Wyre during our Heritage Open Days
Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history.
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Wyre Council’s Chief Executive to retire after over a decade of service
Garry Payne, Chief Executive of Wyre Council has announced his plans to retire from public service after 36 years in local government. Garry will leave the authority in March 2023
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Wyre’s Beach Management scheme to begin this September
Wyre Council’s £40m sea defences project has been given the green light, with works due to begin from Monday 5 September 2022.
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Fleetwood’s food and fish processing park complete
Work to build Fleetwood’s new food and fish facility on Fleetwood Dock is now complete.
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Preesall election results
An election for Preesall ward was held yesterday, Thursday 18 August 2022. Collette Rushforth (Independent) is duly elected to serve as councillor for Preesall ward.