https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:07:07 +0000 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:07:07 +0000 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/671/dog-fouling-fine-to-increase-to-250-across-wyre Dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets could face a £250 fixed penalty notice under new measures approved by Wyre Council. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/670/entries-deadline-extended-for-the-wyre-business-awards-2026 Businesses across the borough now have extra time to enter the Wyre Business Awards 2026, with the deadline for submissions extended until Friday 11 September. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/669/new-play-facilities-officially-open-at-memorial-park Wyre Council and the Friends of Memorial Park are delighted to officially open the latest phase of improvements to the children's playground at Memorial Park, Fleetwood. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/667/update-on-ex-catalogue-building-on-lord-street-fleetwood Wyre Council continues to take action to address the condition of the building on Lord Street and remains committed to ensuring the necessary remedial works are completed making the building and surrounding area safe as quickly as possible. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/666/update-on-ex-catalogue-building-on-lord-street-fleetwood Further to our update on Friday 21 August regarding the Section 77 application, we have been advised that the court has provisionally listed the hearing for 2 September. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/665/new-strategy-and-website-launched-to-celebrate-wyre-s-heritage-and-culture Wyre Council has launched a new Heritage and Culture Strategy alongside a dedicated website designed to showcase the borough's rich history, vibrant creative scene and thriving communities. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/664/wyre-council-takes-legal-action-to-secure-safety-of-fire-damaged-fleetwood-building Wyre Council has today applied to the Magistrates' Court for an order under Section 77 of the Building Act 1984 to ensure the safe repair of the former catalogue shop on Lord Street, Fleetwood. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/663/wyre-council-submits-comments-to-offshore-wind-transmission-dco-process Wyre Council has submitted comments to the Secretary of State as part of the Development Consent Order (DCO) examination process for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets, ahead of the deadline for this stage of the examination process which closed on Friday 7 August 2026. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/662/growth-reserve-investment-support-plans-for-hillhouse-enterprise-zone-training-centre Wyre Council is pleased to support investment from the Enterprise Zone Business Rates Growth Reserve to help develop proposals for a new training centre at Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/661/new-visitor-centre-and-education-hub-planned-for-wyre-estuary-country-park Wyre Council, in partnership with Our Future Coast, is investing in the future of Wyre Estuary Country Park through the construction of a new visitor centre and education hub that will inspire learning, support conservation and enhance visitor experiences for years to come. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/660/major-235k-refurbishment-completed-at-garstang-health-and-fitness-centre Wyre Council is delighted to announce the completion of a major refurbishment at Garstang Health and Fitness Centre, following an investment of more than £235,000 to transform the gym and indoor group cycling studio facilities. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/659/the-big-food-truck-launches-in-fleetwood-tackling-food-insecurity-in-wyre The Big Food Truck has launched in Fleetwood thanks to £12,000 of funding from Wyre Council's Crisis and Resilience Fund, helping ensure local residents can access affordable food while reducing waste. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/658/new-adventure-play-centre-opens-at-thornton-health-and-fitness-centre Wyre Council is delighted to announce the opening of Adventure Play at Thornton Health and Fitness Centre, providing an exciting new indoor destination for children and families across Wyre. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/657/fleetwood-comes-alive-this-august-with-three-days-of-food-music-and-family-fun Fleetwood is gearing up for its first Food, Fish and Music Festival which arrives in town from 14–16 August 2026, offering three days of FREE entertainment, fantastic food, live music and fun for all ages. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/656/rural-businesses-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-support-in-wyre Rural businesses across Wyre are being encouraged to have their say as Wyre Council launches a new consultation aimed at understanding the challenges, opportunities and support needs of businesses operating in rural areas. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/655/government-announces-local-government-reorganisation-decision-for-lancashire The Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. This decision, subject to Parliamentary approval, represents the biggest change in local government in more than 50 years. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/654/update-on-former-ex-catalogue-shop-fleetwood Following the recent fire at the former ex-catalogue shop building on Lord Street in Fleetwood, Wyre Council’s priority has been to ensure public safety whilst minimising disruption to residents, visitors, and local businesses. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/653/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, Wyre Estuary Country Park and Hawthorn Park in Thornton, and Memorial Park and The Mount in Fleetwood. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/652/further-allotment-site-recommended-for-contaminated-land-determination Experts have concluded that an additional allotment site in Thornton-Cleveleys meets the criteria to be determined as contaminated land as part of an ongoing environmental investigation. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0100 https://www.wyre.gov.uk/news/article/651/residents-urged-to-keep-reporting-odour-issues-after-abatement-notice-issued Residents impacted by unwanted odour in their homes from a nearby landfill are urged to continue to record incidents while an abatement notice is in place. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0100