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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council confirms way forward agreed to keep Fleetwood–Knott End Ferry running</title>
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      <description>Wyre Council is pleased to announce that a way forward has been agreed to allow the Fleetwood–Knott End ferry service, following constructive discussions with the current operator this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council invites final public feedback on draft Heritage and Culture Strategy</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/617/wyre-council-invites-final-public-feedback-on-draft-heritage-and-culture-strategy</link>
      <description>Wyre Council is calling on residents, businesses and visitors to take their final opportunity to help shape the borough’s Heritage and Culture Strategy by providing feedback on the newly published draft.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council launches refreshed Council Plan 2026–2028 with new commitments, major projects and backed by £8 million community investment</title>
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      <description>From 1 April Wyre Council will launch its refreshed Council Plan 2026–2028 alongside a balanced and responsible budget for 2026/27, setting out the key priorities for the year ahead and focusing on the issues that matter most to residents, businesses and communities.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New Era for Wyre’s Leisure Centres as Parkwood Leisure Takes Over Management</title>
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      <description>Wyre Council has today officially welcomed Parkwood Leisure, working in partnership with the charitable organisation Creating Active Futures, as the new operators of the borough’s leisure centres.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Fleetwood Market Mural Celebrates Town’s Heritage Through Community Collaboration</title>
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      <description>A striking new mural celebrating Fleetwood’s rich heritage has been completed at Fleetwood Market. Created by local artist Jeremy Alexander Gordon, the artwork has been developed in close collaboration with the Market Management team and traders and it’s already capturing the attention of visitors.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Refurbishment Works Completed at Cottam Hall Sports Hub</title>
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      <description>Wyre Council are pleased to announce the completion of refurbishment works at the former Cottam Hall Pavilion, Poulton-le-Fylde marking a significant investment in improving local community sports facilities and enhancing the experience for all users of the playing fields.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Contract Signed to Deliver Major Improvements to Wyre’s Leisure Centres</title>
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      <description>​​​​​​​Wyre Council has formally signed a new contract with Parkwood Leisure, working in partnership with the charitable organisation Creating Active Futures, to manage the borough’s leisure centres from 1 April 2026.&#13;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Lancashire councils progress economic review of offshore wind connection options</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/612/lancashire-councils-progress-economic-review-of-offshore-wind-connection-options</link>
      <description>Early findings from a technical review into the potential benefits of alternative offshore wind connection options along the Fylde Coast suggest significant economic long-term value for Lancashire.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council Hosts Key Employment Law Update to Support Local Employers</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/610/wyre-council-hosts-key-employment-law-update-to-support-local-employers</link>
      <description>Businesses across Wyre and the Fylde Coast are invited to attend a special evening event next month, offering employers a clear, practical overview of major employment law changes coming into force this April.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Help Shape Wyre’s Business Support: 2026 Survey Now Open</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/609/help-shape-wyre-s-business-support-2026-survey-now-open</link>
      <description>Wyre Council is calling on business owners, directors and CEOs across the borough to take just five minutes to complete the Wyre Business Survey 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Step into Wanderland this summer as Wyre's much-loved family festival returns!</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/608/step-into-wanderland-this-summer-as-wyre-s-much-loved-family-festival-returns-</link>
      <description>Wanderland returns to Poulton‑le‑Fylde this summer for its third year — and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever! Presented by Wyre Council, this much‑loved family festival promises a fun‑packed day out for all ages on Saturday 25 July at Cottam Hall Playing Fields.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Garstang to host Makers Market featuring local traders</title>
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      <description>Garstang will welcome something new and exciting this spring as the Makers Market makes its first ever visit to the town on Sunday 22 March, from 11am - 4pm, centred around Booths and The Rope Walk.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“It’s made all the difference”: How Wyre’s befriending scheme is rebuilding confidence and connection</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/606/-it-s-made-all-the-difference-how-wyre-s-befriending-scheme-is-rebuilding-confidence-and-connection</link>
      <description>Wyre Council’s befriending service, which supports vulnerable and isolated residents to reconnect with their communities, is looking for new volunteers to join the team and help us to reduce social isolation and loneliness in Wyre.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Major improvements completed at Garstang’s historic Market House thanks to UKSPF investment </title>
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      <description>Wyre Council are delighted to announce the successful completion of major improvement works at Market House in Garstang, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council marks Empty Homes Week by bringing properties back into use</title>
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      <description>Wyre Council are marking Empty Homes Week by highlighting the progress being made to bring vacant properties back into use and help meet growing local housing demand.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council supports Food Waste Action Week 2026 ahead of new weekly food waste collections</title>
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      <description>Wyre Council is thrilled to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 9–15 March 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The search is on for Wyre’s young stars</title>
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      <description>Nominations are now being sought for Wyre’s most inspirational young people.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wyre Council agrees balanced budget with £8m investment in communities for 2026/27 </title>
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      <description>Wyre Council has confirmed a responsible and forward-looking budget for 2026/27, agreeing continued investment in core services, community facilities, environmental improvements and long-term regeneration across the borough</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Further Steps Taken in Ongoing Multi-Agency Investigation</title>
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      <description>An allotment site in Thornton-Cleveleys is to be closed temporarily as part of an ongoing investigation into historic contamination by a chemical used at a nearby facility.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Local employers and higher education providers come together to inspire Wyre’s next generation at Prosper Career Fair</title>
      <link>https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/598/local-employers-and-higher-education-providers-come-together-to-inspire-wyre-s-next-generation-at-prosper-career-fair</link>
      <description>More than 800 students from high schools across Wyre attended the second annual Prosper Careers Fair, held last week at Marine Hall, Fleetwood.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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