Aspiring entrepreneurs are being given the opportunity to develop real-world business skills through a funded training programme at Fleetwood Market. The programme offers hands-on experience in marketing and managing a market stall. The initiative forms part of wider investment allocated to Wyre Council, which, alongside other projects, has helped establish the scheme. Julian Brent, Market Manager comments, “This was an idea I’ve carried for many years, and seeing it finally come to fruition...

Following an initial period of consultation for the Pride in Fleetwood funding, a summary of the suggestions so far has been shared. Local residents and community groups contributed to 1,143 written responses as well as input from focus groups, school visits, & meetings. These have been collated by Fleetwood & Blackpool North & Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers and her team to be considered by the project's community-led funding board, chaired by Dr Mark Spencer. Themes included new and improved...

We kick off this week's bulletin with a hat-trick of Good News from the team at Fleetwood Town Community Trust. Staff and volunteers from Westview Community Association and Healthier Fleetwood joined the Trust and Fleetwood Town players at last Saturday's home game for a collection supporting The Pantry Foodbank and Westview's food club. Thank you to everyone who made a donation of food items and cash, it is very much appreciated. Tony, Armed Forces Officer for the Trust is working with Tia's...