Wyre Voice Autumn 2015

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Your area

Welcome to the latest edition of Wyre Voice.

Community Health and wellbeing is an issue healthcare that affects all of us.

Health and fitness Focus on Fleetwood

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Fleetwood Market

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Clean and green

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Foreword

Garstang and Rural Wyre

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Your councillors

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Annual report

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Air Skate Park

With an ageing population and increased demand on public services, Wyre is playing its part in ensuring the wellbeing of our communities.

We’re working with health partners to look at how we can improve services and embarking on a new venture to create a community health hub in Poulton.

Lockwood Avenue Surgery is relocating to the Civic Centre on Breck Road and we’re in negotiations with a further health provider.

The plan is to integrate traditional health services with council services that have a positive impact on health and wellbeing, such as our care and repair service, debt and welfare advice and housing options, and they’ll all be under one roof.

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Pooling resources will have much greater impact than working Focus on Thornton alone and means that residents will receive better quality, tailored care.

Cleveleys

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Focus on business

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Focus on Poulton

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Wyre weddings

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Keep in touch

Front cover: Fleetwood Memorial Park

As we all know, prevention is better than cure and we’re focussing on early intervention, reducing hospital stays and providing treatment at home, across the borough.

We continue to invest in leisure facilities and parks and open spaces, provide sport and exercise programmes for all and expand volunteering opportunities, enabling people to take steps to improve their own health and wellbeing.

Councillor Peter Gibson Leader Wyre Council If you would like this publication in any other language or format

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Get involved in shaping your community Following the elections in May and some changes to ward boundaries, a full list of councillors can be seen on the centre pages or by visiting wyre.gov.uk/myarea There are also 21 parish and town councils in Wyre and we work closely with them to make sure that council services are tailored to the needs of our communities.

Find out more at wyre.gov.uk/parishcouncils

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Members allowances Payments made to Wyre’s councillors including the expenses claimed in 2014/15 are available to download from wyre.gov.uk/membersallowances Those who are not online can ask to see the figures by contacting the council.

Do it online You can report issues like dog fouling and fly tipping, pay council tax and much more, quickly and easily on our website at wyre.gov.uk Register for an online account and you can also track planning applications and sign up to receive e-news about a variety of subjects.

Win a Pamper Together Package at Spa on the Breck Focus on health and community engagement A new member of the Cabinet has been appointed to promote health and community engagement. Councillor Vivien Taylor (pictured above) will focus on improving customer services by listening to local people and be responsible for public health matters including food hygiene, pollution and animal welfare.

We’re giving away a Pamper Together Package at Spa on the Breck in Poulton which includes a two hour Spa Journey, lunch for two and a choice of treatments.

To be in with a chance of winning go to wyre.gov.uk/pamperprize Enter before 31 October.

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Dementia friendly Wyre The council is committed to helping older people to age well. Wyre has the largest proportion of people aged 65 and over in the North West and almost half the population is over 50.

We’ve embraced the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends campaign to give people an understanding of dementia and the small things that could make a difference to people living in their community.

95 council officers and 27 councillors have become Dementia Friends so far and local businesses are beginning to get involved.

Our hope for the future is that the borough will become a dementia friendly community.

To find out more contact Michele Scott on 01253 891000.

(L-R) Jane Williams from Wyre and Fylde Together and Wyre Council’s Michele Scott present Kayleigh Jelley from Santander’s Fleetwood branch with her Dementia Friends badge.

Community health hub in Poulton

What’s happening in Garstang?

In Garstang community feedback showed that it can be difficult to navigate round different NHS and care services, especially when someone has complex health problems.

Local health and care providers listened and have established a team called the Garstang Integrated Care Team. This team is made up of staff from GP surgeries, mental health services, social work, voluntary sector, community therapists, Wyre Council and others, who work in partnership with patients to develop care plans to keep people with complex health problems supported at home.

Better care for Garstang and surrounding area

We’re at the start of an innovative venture to share space at the Civic Centre in Poulton.

Better Care Together is a review of local health and care services across Morecambe Bay by North Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group.

Lockwood Avenue Surgery is relocating and potentially additional health providers in the future, creating a community health hub at the location. The doctor’s surgery plans to open within the Civic Centre early next year.

The review aims to give you good quality patient experiences and improved health outcomes, now and in the future.

To make this happen, health and local

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government organisations across Morecambe Bay will be working more closely together. A large part of this work involves looking at services out-of-hospital where most people receive the majority of their healthcare.

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Would you like to get involved?

Community involvement in health improvement projects in Garstang and the surrounding areas is welcomed, so look out for more information at bettercaretogether.co.uk

Looking after ourselves To stop ourselves from getting poorly and going to hospital, we all need to think about preventing illness and Better Care Together is keen to find out what keeps you healthy.

Do you take walks in the park? Do you sometimes self-care, for example visiting a local pharmacy for help with coughs and colds? Perhaps you help manage long term conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure with monitoring tools at home?

Let the Better Care Together Team know what works well for your health and wellbeing!

Extra Care is coming to Fleetwood In an exciting new development Regenda Homes, in partnership with Wyre Council, Lancashire County Council and NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG is developing an Extra Care housing scheme designed to boost the independence of older people.

Residents and visitors to the new scheme will be able to take advantage of on-site care 24 hours a day, a modern lively restaurant, salons for health and beauty treatments, sensory and interactive gardens and a full programme of wellbeing activities.

The new complex, which will be situated on Chatsworth Avenue, replaces two old buildings which were beyond refurbishment and has been designed in consultation with older local residents.

The demolition of these buildings will take place towards the end of this year, with construction expected to be completed

by April 2017. It will consist of 72 modern apartments, with one or two bedrooms, designed for independent living.

For all enquiries about Extra Care in Fleetwood please contact Diane Emmison at Regenda Homes on 01204 814000.

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Lots of new health and fitness developments to enjoy The health and fitness facilities across Wyre are improving in leaps and bounds - with even more to come.

The refurbishment at Thornton is now complete with new state-of-the-art gym facilities, a 10 lane 10 pin bowling alley and the Air Skate Park.

Air Skate is a unique, bespoke indoor ramp experience that has been professionally designed. There are 17 interconnecting ramps, pipes, banks, ledges and rails to challenge boards, BMX, blades and scooters.

There are dedicated sessions for each type of equipment as well as open sessions. There are also coaching sessions for all abilities from beginner upwards. air-skate.co.uk YMCA SPECIA FAMILY L YMCA Bowl at BOW Thornton is proving OFFER L 6 playe popular with all ages rs, 1 h and abilities. The statebowlin our g Just £2 of-the-art bowling 0

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At Poulton there is also a new up-to-date gym and the newly opened Spa on the Breck. Spa on the Breck is a luxury spa experience offering a unique collection of spa and beauty treatments and a relaxing Spa Journey. The Spa Journey has ten complementary spa experiences to indulge in, including aromatherapy room, monsoon showers, salt steam room, foot spas, sauna and more. Robes and towels are included and you can treat yourself to a two hour spa journey escape for just £15. spaonthebreck.co.uk

Membership There couldn’t be a better time to join YMCA and take advantage of the new facilities and special discounts available to members.

Across the Fylde there are nine health and fitness centres whose facilities you can access. There are five swimming pools, eight fitness studios, 200 different classes and activities, raquet sports, outdoor pitches and much more.

Member discounts are on offer for Ten Pin Bowling and Air Skate at Thornton. The luxury spa experience at Spa on the Breck in Poulton is also available for YMCA members to enjoy at a discounted rate.

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fitness special Wyre councillor embarks on fitness journey

Councillor Peter Murphy was so impressed by the new developments at Wyre’s Health and Fitness Centres that he was inspired to commit to starting a long overdue fitness regime. Having not visited a gym in the last few years and finding himself ‘fat and fifty’ (his words) he has decided to do something about it. He has joined the YMCA and undergone an initial induction at Poulton under the expert guidance of a personal trainer.

Councillor Murphy plans to improve his fitness and hopefully lose around two stones in weight.

Peter said: “I thought it was time to take action when my clothes started getting a bit tight and I found it exhausting spending the day chasing around after the grandchildren.”

On week one Councillor Murphy completed his first full session at the gym at Poulton without his trainer. He completed his recommended work out plan in under an hour – so off to a good start.

The weigh-in result for week one revealed two pounds lost.

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He is going to the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and enjoying a bike ride on his rest days. Lets hope he stays positive and keeps it going over the year!

The bike rides will fit in with his role as a councillor nicely too. One Sunday he rode to Cleveleys to have a look at the ongoing sea defence works. He then had a walk along Lord Street in Fleetwood to check on empty premises. Fact finding and fitness rolled into one! Councillor Murphy recommends a walk (or even a jog) on the seafront at low tide to check out the lovely Mythic Coast artworks between Cleveleys and Fleetwood.

The fitness regime continued into week three with more gym visits and bike rides and a further three pounds lost.

Peter commented: “I’m feeling really good after three weeks of my fitness regime and would definitely recommend joining the YMCA to anyone looking to change their lifestyle”.

Councillor Murphy is doing really well in the programme and is on track to achieving his goal. We will keep you informed of his progress during his year’s membership at YMCA in future editions of Wyre Voice and on our website and Facebook and Twitter accounts. ymcayactive.org

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Wyre Council successfully secured £1.5m from the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) for a number of exciting projects in Fleetwood.

These are currently referred to as the Five for Fleetwood projects and 2015 has seen some impressive developments since the previous edition of Wyre Voice...

Today, the gates, shelters and Grade II listed fountain have been carefully restored to retain their original features along with new footpaths and planting allowing the park to become a gateway for people arriving by tram or on the Knott End ferry.

Historic Euston Park Euston Park was part of architect Decimus Burton’s original plan for the town dating back to the Victorian era. It was one of the first sights for people arriving from the London train when Fleetwood was served by a railway line. The bench near the North Euston Hotel commemorates Queen Victoria’s visit to Fleetwood in 1847 and the historic link with transport from the south and to Scotland by steamer.

Marine Splash Children from St. Mary’s Primary School helped to officially open Euston Gardens

An exciting new water play area and café has recently been completed on the site of Fleetwood YMCA Health and Fitness Centre.

Youngsters can enjoy splashing through fountains, water jets and water tunnels with a paddling area also included. A new café also overlooks the splash pad offering an outside decked area whilst watching the little ones as they play. You’ll also find seating areas and toilet facilities within the new development too. Opening times can be found on our website: wyre.gov.uk/marinesplash

Skate Bowl Unique to the Fylde Coast, a sunken skate facility (pictured opposite on page 9) was built at Marine Gardens during spring.

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Rather than traditional ramps commonly found at many other sites, users will find a sunken bowl with varying heights of up to 6ft and a series of hips around the perimeter.

It has been created to suit both beginners and the more experienced and is multifunctional for skateboards, scooters, bikes and skates.

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filled in the paddling pool to develop a fantastic new play facility which is innovative and all-inclusive enabling children with disabilities, learning difficulties and developmental impairments to play.

Marine Gardens Play Area

This new and exciting play area development at Marine Gardens provides children with a range of disabilities a very positive experience with play. The new kit is wheelchair accessible and allows children and their carers to interact fully with it whilst providing fun and sensory provoking experiences.

The play facility at Marine Gardens has been transformed over the summer months. We have removed some old equipment and

Check out our website for details of the design and types of equipment you will find: wyre.gov.uk/fiveforfleetwood

Fleetwood Town Council kindly donated an additional ÂŁ20,000 to the project.

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Happy birthday Marine Hall

This year it’s the 80th anniversary of the opening of Marine Hall. To celebrate there’s a Birthday Tea Dance on 23 November and in recognition of the Beatles’ performance there in 1962, top tribute act The Mersey Beatles will be taking to the stage on the venue’s birthday – 27 November. marinehall.co.uk

It’s time to visit Memorial Park The Grade II registered park, created in commemoration of the First World War, has been completely restored to its original 1920s landscape thanks to a £2.4m grant from the Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery Funds. And it’s just been awarded a Green Flag for quality in recognition.

Features such as the war memorial, entrances, pathways and pavilion have been carefully repaired to conserve the original architecture and character. Water flows through the stream and rockery into the lily pond once more and extensive landscaping has introduced a beautiful variety of colour and wildlife.

We’ve added modern elements alongside the traditional; you can play on restored bowling greens and tennis courts or try

out the new Parkour equipment, multi-use games area and children’s adventure play units.

Why not come along to one of our regular community activities? Suitable for all the family, these events are either free or carry a small charge for materials and offer the chance to get active and learn more about the heritage of the park. Find out more at wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark

The Mount is next to be restored Work will soon begin to restore Mount Pavilion and Gardens with grander plans in the pipeline.

Starting in autumn, we plan to replace the Grade II registered garden’s railings and stone copings along the esplanade boundary wall and restore two timber shelters to their original design.

Improvements to the pathways and soft landscaping along the seaward side will follow next year.

Over the summer we talked to residents and school children about what they like about the Mount and how it could be in the future. We’ve used the feedback to submit an initial bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for more money to transform the pavilion, rose garden and gate lodge. A decision on whether we can develop the bid further is expected early next year.

The Mount in the late 1880s Photo courtesy of Lancashire County Council

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The pavilion is currently being used as an arts hub by local organisation LeftCoast.

You can be part of deciding what takes place there by joining their Shape the Space group. To get involved call 01253 477973 or email info@leftcoast.org.uk. wyre.gov.uk/themount

£10,000 funding for Fleetwood

Rossall sea defences

The project will be managed by a new Fleetwood Coastal Community Team that is being established bringing together local business, councils and community groups.

We’re replacing sea defences from Rossall Hospital to Rossall Point, a stretch of 2km, in a £63m scheme that will protect 7,500 properties from the risk of coastal flooding.

The lower part of the defences is being built using rock, to stand up to the harsh environment on this part of the Fylde Coast.

To date, 500m of the lower revetment and seven of 18 groynes have been completed using 107,000 tonnes of rock. Almost 800m of steel sheet piling, which separates the lower and upper revetments, has been installed and work has just started to install the precast concrete units that will form the defences above.

The new sea defences are due for completion in 2017. To find out more call into the information cabin at West Way car park which is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm (and manned every Thursday morning between 9am and noon) or visit fyldecoastalprogramme.co.uk

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Fleetwood has been awarded £10,000 to help develop an economic plan for the area.

The Department for Communities and Local Government announced the award following a successful bid by Wyre Council.

Team Fleetwood wants a make-over for the town centre and will use the community’s self-help culture to make it happen. This team of activists will also prepare an action plan which will set the direction for the town’s future development.

Councillor Peter Murphy, Cabinet member with responsibility for economic development at Wyre Council, said: “Although Fleetwood is below the regional average for empty shops, we want to see them filled and its image improved. It’s a real team approach bringing together partners from local business, community and charity groups, and we want to inspire shopkeepers to join with us in making over the town.”

Chairman of Fleetwood Town Council, Councillor Terry Rogers, said: “I’m over the moon about this funding and looking forward to working with Wyre Council and our partners to improve how the town centre looks. I also hope to attract further investment as the project develops.”

Along with being awarded £10,000 to kick start work, there will be the opportunity to bid for up to £50,000 of extra funding to restore local heritage and facilities which benefit the wider community and the surrounding economy.

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Free identification service to identify insects and arrange treatment or advise on steps to resolve the problem.

Free advice and guidance on proofing your property from nesting birds.

For more information and to book a visit, please go to wyre.gov.uk/pestcontrol

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Carrier bag charges on the way!

Dog fouling

The Government has introduced a 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags in England and this takes effect from 5 October 2015. There is already a similar 5p charge on single-use bags in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Some exemptions will apply to small businesses.

According to our residents, people who let their dog foul and don’t pick up could be considered as public enemy number one, but this is closely followed by those that actually take the time to pick it up in a bag but then dump the bag on the floor, hang it in a tree or on a fence!

It’s just pure laziness. There are over 800 litterbins across the borough - sometimes you may have to carry the poop or litter a short distance, but if you have a dog you need to be prepared to deal with the poop.

Now is the time to start changing your habits; use hessian, cotton or bags for life.

Slim your bin We’re introducing a new scheme to make it easier to recycle your old domestic batteries and small electrical items e.g kettles, toasters and clocks from the kerbside. Look out for the leaflet coming through your door or find more information at wyre.gov.uk/recycling

Is your weekly food bill increasing?

The Love Food Hate Waste app can help you manage your food better and save money. Research indicates you could save almost £60 per month so it’s worth checking out. The app has arrived on iPhone and android and allows you to easily keep track of food planning, shopping, cooking meals and making the most of leftovers. If you can’t get an app, check out lovefoodhatewaste.com

• If on a regular walk, remember where the bins are.

• Carry the bag until you find a bin or buy something like a Mucksak to safely transport the poop home.

• If there are no bins around, remember what your mum probably told you as a child … take it home with you and pop it in your grey bin.

• ANY LITTER BIN WILL DO, regardless of shape or size (we have phased out the traditional dog bin).

It’s only a small minority that spoils it for the majority. Officers are trying their hardest to tackle this but we can’t be everywhere all of the time – it’s an issue that can only be resolved by everyone doing their bit.

Things YOU can do to help tackle the problem: • Scoop the poop • Challenge someone not picking up • Report regular offenders at

wyre.gov.uk/reportdogfouling

HINT: Best Before date labels

(we need the day/time/location/description of owner and dog)

Food with a Best Before date is long-lasting.

It should be safe to eat, but may not be at its best quality after this date.

Before date labels

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Focus on Garstang

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Supporting people affected by cancer

together to upgrade the footpath at Wyre Lane and create an accessible route towards Scorton (pictured).

Croston House, CancerHelp’s Centre in Garstang, supports cancer patients, their families and carers. All Croston House’s core services are free to clients, with the vast majority of funding coming through their shops, fundraising and donations. With a £4,000 Shaping Your Neighbourhood grant, Croston House has been able to provide an additional eight week mindfulness programme for adults diagnosed with cancer, to increase health and wellbeing and decrease psychological distress. One participant commented: “Having joined the course and met the other participants I began to move to A £20,000 Shaping Your Neighbourhood a better place almost immediately”. grant helped to improve access, signage and interpretation, boundaries and seating.

They have also set up a bereavement group, which meets monthly and supports an This year’s successful Shaping Your increasing number of people. In addition, Neighbourhood projects include St Oswald’s funding has been used to provide transport to Drama Group (SODS) in Preesall (pictured bring clients who would otherwise be unable below), which has been awarded £2,200 to to access their services. Advertising for these buy a new sound system that will not only events across Wyre has meant Croston House be used by SODS but also local schools and is becoming better known in the community other drama groups in the area. and by health professionals, in turn helping support more people affected by cancer.

Kepple Lane Park has been awarded another Green Flag Award this year, the mark of a quality park or green space.

Millennium Green footpath Have you used the new and improved footpath leading to Garstang Millennium Green yet? Garstang Millennium Green Trust, Wyre Council, Lancashire County Council and Proffitt’s – Investing in Communities worked Your council newsletter

and Rural Wyre You can also look forward to these Shaping Your Neighbourhood projects: • Art workshops as part of The Jetty at Knott End project • Improvements to Bob Williamson Park in

Hambleton • Two new community Community garden and new bench at Catterall gardens in Catterall • Upcycle bike intergenerational initiative across rural Wyre • New multi use games area in Scorton • A First World War commemorative garden in Claughton

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Be prepared for flooding We work with parish and town councils and residents in areas at high risk to prepare them should flooding occur and minimise the effects on people and property.

Preesall, Stalmine and Hambleton all have flood groups set up and with help from the Environment Agency, Lancashire County Council and United Utilities, make proactive plans to protect the community.

Improving land drainage, storing sandbags nearby and making sure all residents are signed up to receive flood alerts are just some of the things that can be done in advance to minimise the impact of flooding.

A £2,000 grant from Wyre’s Shaping Your Neighbourhood scheme is being used to provide a storage facility in Stalmine for sandbags and road signs that will enable residents to act quickly if need be.

Bilsborrow’s re-entry into the competition is its first since 2008 and was well supported by local businesses, Myerscough and Bilsborrow Parish Council and a local primary school who helped name a boat as part of a new floral display in the village.

Catterall joined for the first time and also received strong community backing, with many people turning out to welcome the judges on their summer visit.

The efforts of everyone involved paid off - both villages look blooming beautiful!

Results are announced in October.

Wyre has an Emergency Flood Plan for responding to both major and minor flooding from rivers and the sea which can be downloaded from our website at wyre.gov.uk/flooding You’ll also find advice about flooding in general and how to sign up for flood alerts. To join a flood group contact your parish or town council.

Digital Champion comes to Knott End Our volunteer Digital Champion Phillip Anyon will be on board Wyre’s i-Bus when it visits Knott End in autumn to show residents how to use online banking and other digital services.

More details to be publicised in due course.

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Natalie Reeves (L)

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Ann Turner (C)

Lynn Walmsley (C)

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Matthew Vincent (C)

Roger Berry (C)

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Ron Greenhough (C)

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Peter Gibson (C)

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Pete Murphy (C)

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Tom Balmain (C)

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Alice Collinson (C)

John Ibison (C)

Val Wilson (C)

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Rural West : Hambleton & Stalmine Lynne Bowen (C)

Rural West : Hambleton & Stalmine Julie Robinson (C)

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01253 700376

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Rural West : Preesall

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Sue Pimbley (C)

Paul Moon (C)

Phil Orme (C)

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Vivien Taylor (C)

Graham Holden (C)

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Planning improvements for your house?

Looking to update your property?

Most people know that they may need planning permission but most building work also needs Building Regulations Approval. Wyre Building Control is here to help you – whether you’re an architect, builder or householder carrying out DIY. Our professionally qualified staff will work with you, providing help and guidance when needed.

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We are locally based for a faster response to on-site construction needs.

Our fees are very competitive with no hidden extras.

We provide same day inspection services and a tailored inspection program for your project.

We have extensive knowledge of local architects and builders.

Work can start immediately once we receive your application - no time delays!

Here are some of our customers’ comments from our latest survey: • Happy with service, prompt attention always.

• Instant same day inspections, very easy to work with and very helpful.

• The inspector was extremely helpful with his advice and prompt response.

To find out more, please visit wyre.gov.uk/buildingcontrol or email us at buildingcontrol@wyre.gov.uk Together we make a difference

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£1,226,000 on Parks and Open Spaces

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£997,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund to restore Fleetwood Memorial Park

£360,000 from Coastal Communities Fund for Five for Fleetwood

£300,000 from the

Environment Agency for Fleetwood and Cleveleys Beach Management Recovery Works

£945,000 165 Disabled Facilities Grants delivered (up on 2013/14)

£380,000

Coastal improvements in Fleetwood

£129,000

of Shaping Your Neighbourhood funding granted to Yourgroups/organisations council newsletter to deliver 27 projects community

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missed bins per month ~ a whopping

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of public sites tested free from litter

90% of reported dog mess cleared within three working days

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HEALTHIER WYRE 1528 handy person jobs completed through Care and Repair and 98% of our clients who were assisted remain living in their own homes

Intensive work with 133 vulnerable families tackling education, worklessness, youth offending and antisocial behaviour

7,535 visits to our free sports sessions Together we make a difference

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businesses across Wyre

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180 jobs created

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new homes granted planning permission, over 20% of which were classed as affordable homes

businesses across Wyre

49% reduction in the number of long term empty homes (at Oct 14)

4651 businesses registered in Wyred Up directory – with 62 new registrations this year ‘Revive and Thrive’ business package advice delivered to

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temporary event licences granted and a visitor pull of over 200,000 visitors

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Best in Lancashire and ranked 5th best compared with all English district authorities

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of all contacts were processed electronically.

Winner of Technology Innovator Customer Award 2014 - beating international competition

Over

125, 000 contact centre enquiries dealt with 2,450 each week

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and rising Twitter followers (70% increase on 12/13)

4729

customers signed up to our e-newsletter

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Skaters catch air at indoor park’s first jam Thornton’s newly opened Air Skate Park welcomed over 20 riders to its first Skate Jam competition in summer.

Riders from all over the Fylde Coast took part in the jam where their tricks and style were judged across ten mini competitions.

Air Skate Park opened inside YMCA Thornton in April and the park’s bespoke ramp design has attracted over 6,000 ride experiences since opening.

The adrenalin fuelled 4 hour jam was sponsored by YMCA Satellite Sports Club and new local clothing brand Haardvark. Competitions included the Vert ramp – best trick, bridge gap, big half – best trick or line, banks and rails.

YMCA’s Air co-ordinator and competition judge Ryan McNamara said: “Competitions like this are a great way of bringing extreme sport enthusiasts together, rewarding them for their commitment to the sport and perfecting their skills.

“Not only that but it’s just awesome to watch and be part of. The competition attracted spectators of all ages who were amazed by the ‘Big Airs’ and gravity defying tricks. It’s such an inspiring sport and we’ve got new riders coming through from as young as six now learning the basics, building up their confidence and looking up to the young pros and semi-pros coming onto Air’s ramps.”

The Air Jam first prize winner was Logan Dell Wilkinson, age 13 of Fleetwood (left), with Adam Kay of Thornton Cleveleys (below) in second place.

For more information and future events check out air-skate.co.uk

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Have you visited Marsh Mill recently?

Social group for carers and the bereaved

A volunteer support group is providing a vital lifeline for local carers and bereaved people. CHAT (pictured below) meets weekly at Thornton Medical Centre and offers friendship and social activities. Members form a network of support and look after one another’s wellbeing. People may join the group independently or by referral from the medical centre, however the service is reliant on fundraising.

We’ve provided a £600 grant through our Shaping Your Neighbourhood initiative to buy a bingo machine and crockery for the tea bar, which is open to the public, to help raise money on a permanent basis.

We’ve invested £320,000 in renovations and repairs to the structure and fabric of the mill including the walls, render, cap and fantail, new window frames, replacement of the balcony and a completely new set of sails.

The much-loved Grade II listed tower mill, which stands at 70 feet tall and is 220 years old, is open for guided tours between 10.30am and 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays until the beginning of November. For more information see the Friends of Marsh Mill Facebook page or call 01253 891000.

“The new bingo activities have really helped and encouraged those new to the game and created great camaraderie between everyone. The updated crockery, tablecloths and mats have made a brighter environment for our meetings and a more inviting tea bar to encourage people of the community to join us.”

Volunteer Pat Bonnar who runs CHAT. To find out more email Pat at me2youpbonnar@yahoo.co.uk

Marsh Mill Shopping Village also boasts a charming collection of independent retailers, eateries and studios and there’s free parking too.

Hawthorne Park and Wyre Estuary Country Park have both retained Green Flag Awards this year, which recognise the best parks and green spaces across the country.

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Thornton Cleveleys This year’s Shaping Your Neighbourhood grants are supporting Poulton and Wyre Railway’s heritage train project (pictured below), restoration of the ICI war memorial, enhancements to Pheasant’s Wood, Trinity Hospice’s comfort bags for ‘hospice at home’ patients and a social therapeutic horticulture project by Incredible Edibles Fylde and Wyre.

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rooms, offices and an education area due to be finished in the new year.

For more information visit fusefootball.co.uk or call 01253 827855.

YMCA Bowl welcomes new league This summer the new YMCA Bowl in Thornton became the new home of a bowling league whose winning formula was originally sealed back in 1963 at Savoy SuperBowl in Blackpool.

Local league organisers Mike and Beryl Winnemoore brought the bowlers from across Lancashire back together for the new weekly Monday night fixture.

Mike Winnemoore, 74 of Anchorsholme, said: “You really can’t do any better than YMCA Bowl for social bowlers.

“Our league is an all rounder. We bring bowlers together for some healthy social competition. Everyone has a chance with our handicap system and we welcome everyone who wants to come along regardless of their level.”

Community football venue Fuse Football is the new state-of-the-art football centre at Fleetwood Town Football Club’s training ground at Poolfoot Farm in Thornton.

Mike added: “To start a league both parties have to work together. The YMCA staff are excellent and responsive to our needs on the evening. The whole facility is clean and set up properly ready for the league to start.”

For more information visit ymcabowl.co.uk or call 01253 824108.

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Wyre Business Awards – save the date

Business Support Service

Following on from the success of the first Wyre Business Awards in November 2014 an even bigger and better event is planned for 2015.

In January 2015 we launched our own Business Support Service to provide support and information for both new and existing businesses of all sizes and business sectors throughout Wyre.

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Services for Wyre businesses: • Premises/land search available on request • Referral to local business support services • Access to local economic data • Personal visit from a dedicated council officer by request • Link to local business networking group Wyred Up This year the success of Wyre businesses will be celebrated in grand style under the dome of Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Thursday 26 November.

The inaugural event in 2014 attracted more than 200 people representing over 40 businesses, allowing Wyre Council to publicly recognise the businesses’ achievements in 2014 and the contribution made to the local economy.

In 2015 it will be a glamourous black tie event with a three course dinner provided

by Twelve Restaurant. There will be drinks on arrival, personalised photographs, goody bags, live entertainment and much more.

Services for relocation or investment in Wyre: • Help finding suitable employment land • Referrals to local business support services • Access to local economic data So far in 2015 we have already supported 125 businesses.

If your business requires any support please contact us on 01253 891000 or visit wyre.gov.uk/businesssupport

Tickets are only £20pp with discounts for larger parties. More information will be available in due course, however, if you would like to provisionally book your place please get in touch. Sponsorship packages are also available from £200. Call the Business Support Team on 01253 891000.

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Get your business Wyred Up Wyred Up has been established as a successful business networking group since 2008.

Events take place quarterly and are tailored to maximise opportunities for local businesses with guest speakers and valuable networking time.

If you wish to join the Wyred Up network go to wyredup.co.uk.

For an annual membership fee of £40 you can attend two networking events, one business breakfast and gain free entry to the Wyre Business Expo.

The Wyred Up service has been a great networking success for over 2,000 local companies with thousands of pounds worth of business generated over the past seven years.

The Wyre Business Expo will take place on Wednesday 14 October at Marine Hall, Fleetwood and will be the first business-to-business exhibition with firms from across the Fylde Coast.

Register on the Wyred Up Business Directory Any Wyre business can also register on the Wyred Up Directory - a database of over 4,000 businesses and services used by industry and the public to find reliable local companies.

Working with you Wyre’s Business Support Team assisted Café Cove on Cleveleys promenade to secure flood support grant monies as a result of damage caused during the 2013/14 stormy weather.

The grant awarded by DEFRA enabled the business to continue successfully and repair and renew damaged premises. It also provided money for preventative measures to be taken to reduce the risk in future.

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New and improved playground in Carleton Farnham Way children’s playground (pictured below) has had a £20,000 revamp thanks to the council’s Shaping Your Neighbourhood and capital investment funding and with a helping hand from local children.

Fylde Cricket Club on Moorland Road has received an £850 grant for new practice and perimeter netting to improve the training environment for players to develop their batting and bowling skills.

Established in 1901, the club has over 200 members and hosts around 50 games during the season, involving teams from across Lancashire.

Following drainage improvements to reduce flooding and footpath resurfacing, the play equipment has been completely replaced with new adventure units chosen by children from Carleton Green Community Primary School and including a spinning orbit, cradle swings and a rocking rider!

Local children and cricketers are to benefit from the latest round of Shaping Your Neighbourhood grants.

The Friends of Jean Stansfield Park have been awarded £5,000 to replace the junior playground with modern equipment that will encourage more local youngsters to use the park. This work is the latest in a series of improvements at this much loved community park (pictured right), which retained its Green Flag Award for quality from Keep Britain Tidy this summer.

More choice for shoppers A number of retail developments are taking shape that will greatly enhance food shopping in the town and create local jobs.

A new Booths store at the Teanlowe Centre is due to open in November and an agreement

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between the firm and the council to give shoppers free parking for up to three hours on Teanlowe Car Park will also come into effect.

“It’s really important to me that I make time for myself. After all I’m not getting any younger and visiting the spa makes me feel good.”

Aldi intends to take over Booths’ current Ball Street premises and Lidl has submitted plans to build a new store at an empty site on the corner of Garstang Road East and Furness Drive.

She added: “The girls are fabulous, friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable. An important factor for me is the cleanliness of facilities like these and every room here is absolutely spotless.”

Added to the range of independent shops in the town centre and our weekly street market, shoppers will be spoilt for choice!

Therapist Louisa Blofeld brings 17 years’ experience to the spa, training as a beauty therapist before progressing to Spa Manager on a number of the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines.

Spa is firmly on Amanda’s lifestyle list For Amanda Davenport of Poulton-le-Fylde, Spa on the Breck has become her personal haven for ultimate relaxation and pure indulgence.

Since it opened at the end of May, Amanda has escaped to the spa nearly every week for treatments and now brings her mum and daughter Becky with her for special pampering time together in the Spa Journey once a month or so too.

As a full time estate agent with Tiger Estates in South Shore, Amanda maintains that by ensuring she makes time for herself she can stay on top of the day to day pressures of her job.

Amanda enjoyed a hand and arm massage with Jessica’s moisturizing emulsion which helps prevent signs of premature ageing while leaving the skin feeling silky smooth.

Amanda chose Jessica’s Sensual colour - two coats were then applied onto the nail with a further coat of high gloss shine - leaving natural nails polished to perfection.

And thanks to Spa on the Breck’s new customer spa rewards scheme, Amanda is enjoying her next Spa Journey for free too!

Visit spaonthebreck.co.uk for information about all spa and beauty treatments and the Spa Journey.

So far Amanda (pictured right) has enjoyed regular manicures, pedicures, the Vitamin Boost C+ facial and eye and waxing treatments. We joined Amanda during her Jessica manicure treatment with therapist Louisa Blofeld.

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Wyre Weddings

Wyre Civic Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde

Marine Hall, Fleetwood

Thornton Little Theatre

Set in beautiful grounds, Wyre’s Civic Centre is available to hire for wedding ceremonies.

Marine Hall’s 1930s art deco styling and beachfront setting make for a wonderfully unique wedding venue.

This beautiful little theatre provides the perfect stage to add some drama to your special day.

A celebratory drinks service is available with plenty of places nearby to continue your party.

Perfect for weddings of up to 80 people, the venue boasts an attractive mock tudor style and beautiful lawned gardens for photographs and to enjoy!

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wyre.gov.uk/weddings

As one of only a handful of theatres licensed for wedding ceremonies, it’s the ideal place to spend your big day.

With beautifully landscaped gardens and stunning coastal backdrop, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to your photographs.

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wyretheatres.co.uk/weddings

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Why not add theatrical touches to your day with tickets for your guests, curtain calls for the bride and groom, interval drinks or perform your first dance on stage!

There are even dressing rooms where the bride can get ready.

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How to contact us

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Go to wyre.gov.uk/register

There are so many ways to get in touch with the council or get the information you need.

Get online: wyre.gov.uk visitwyre.co.uk wyretheatres.co.uk wyremarkets.co.uk Tweet us: @WyreCouncil @VisitWyre @MarineHallWyre @Theatrethornton @WyredUpB2B @WyreTrySport Like one of our Facebook pages: Wyre Council Marine Hall Thornton Little Theatre TrySport WyreMarkets Garstang Voice Group Wyred Up Follow us on Instagram

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All aboard the i-Bus Our mobile volunteer bus pairs up people who want to share some of their time with volunteering opportunities.

From time to time ad hoc visitors such as the council leader and our volunteer digital champion also climb aboard to hold public Q&A sessions.

The i-Bus is on the road every Monday to Wednesday (except bank holidays). View the timetable at wyre.gov.uk/volunteer

Catch the Mobile Advice Centre Our mobile housing and council tax benefits advisors visit different locations throughout the borough on a regular basis and can help you to make a new claim or deal with changes in circumstances.

This service is by appointment only – call 01253 891000. View the timetable at wyre.gov.uk/mobileadvice

Email: mailroom@wyre.gov.uk Phone: 01253 891000 Text on: 01253891000 or call in at any of our offices or venues.

Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7PU

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Please email communications@wyre.gov.uk with your suggestions.

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Jongleurs – On the Road Friday 16 October, 8pm £12 or £10 for a table of 10 or more (over 18s only) Ray Quinn in Concert Saturday 17 October, 7.30pm £17 The Lindisfarne Story Sunday 18 October, 7.30pm £16 Wyre on Film Tuesday 20 October, 7.30pm £6 The Dressing Room A play by Bobby Ball Friday 23 October, 7.30pm £15, concessions £13

marinehall fleetwood Abbamania Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm £18.50

Christmas Market Sunday 29 November, 10am – 4pm, Free entry

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm £14

Panto! The Wizard of Oz Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 December See website for daily times £8.50

The Bay City Rollers Sunday 15 November, 7.30pm £17

Beach Themed Christmas Party Night Friday 18 December, 7.30pm Dinner, drinks and dancing until late. Join us for your Christmas night out. Enjoy a BBQ by Twelve Restaurant, an evening of beach themed fun and live music from the Ski Band. £24pp or £22pp for a table of 10 or more

Lau Tuesday 24 November, 8pm The UK’s most celebrated Folk Band. £16 The Mersey Beatles Friday 27 November, 7.30pm £15

Kyla Brox Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm £10 Doppel Dietrich Friday 25 September, 7.30pm £10 A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel Friday 2 October, 7.30pm £12

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..and This is my Friend Mr Laurel Thursday 15 October, 7.30pm Starring Hi-de-Hi’s Jeffrey Holland £14, concessions £12

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Ultimate Legends Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm A tribute to four legendary acts £12 China Crisis Sunday 22 November, 7.30pm £15

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