Over the last week it's been wonderful to hear about ideas from individuals and community groups which will benefit local residents and visitors. The most ambitious and game-changing is Fleetwood People's Pier CIC and their vision for a vibrant community and tourism offer on the site of the former promenade attraction. In just a few weeks they have become a constituted group, issued a possible layout for the space and are looking ahead to the next steps on their journey. Of course the plans...

Fleetwood's Memorial Park is a fantastic open, green space ... somewhere for local residents of all ages to feel proud of and enjoy all-year round. Maintained by the hard-working team of ground staff, the programme of events. activities and litter-picks are hosted and supported by the volunteers from The Friends of Fleetwood Memorial Park and also the Mount Ward Wombles. The Wombles are out and about on most Saturday mornings helping to keep the park and the surrounding area clean and...

How are you getting on with those New Year resolutions ... maybe one of them was to quit smoking? Smokefree Lancashire can help. They offer FREE, friendly, flexible advice to get you on the path to a smokefree future. Everyone’s quitting journey will be different and help is tailored to suit you. One-to-one sessions are held in Fleetwood and the surrounding area four days a week at the moment, with more to come. You’re three times more likely to quit with the support of Smokefree Lancashire...