Next week Greenpeace are organising over 142,000 people across the country to take part in the biggest ever plastic investigation! Counting every bit of plastic waste we throw away for a week.

Wildlife expert Chris Packham is taking part, the fabulous Joanna Lumley and plastic activist and actor Bonnie Wright!

Why is The Big Plastic Count happening? Because later this year the government is setting long-term environmental targets and shockingly there is no plastic reduction target currently on the table!

As it stands plastic production is set to double in the next 20 years. If the government doesn’t take this opportunity to set ambitious targets, we’re going to see even more plastic destroying the natural world, killing animals, and ending up in people’s lungs and blood.

Why not take part by signing up HERE

Fylde Borough Council Planning Applications for May 2022.

For more information, click on FBC Planning and search under the Reference Number

Reference Number: 21/0772

LAND TO THE REAR OF BRIARFIELD, LODGE LANE, SINGLETON, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, FY6 8LT

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STABLES AND ERECTION OF ONE DETACHED DWELLING INCLUDING FORMATION OF NEW VEHICLE ACCESS ONTO LODGE LANE

Reference Number: 22/0381

15 TEAL CLOSE MEDLAR WITH WESHAM PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 3JT

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPOSED REAR DORMER

Reference Number: 22/0345

AFC FYLDE, MILL FARM SPORT VILLAGE CORONATION WAY MEDLAR WITH WESHAM PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 3JZ

ERECTION OF TELEVISION GANTRY INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL STAIRCASE AND SHELTER TO EAST STAND

Reference Number: 22/0364

66 POULTON STREET KIRKHAM PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 2AH

REPLACEMENT OF GROUND FLOOR ROUNDED TIMBER SHOPFRONT WITH TIMBER SHOP FRONT AND REPLACEMENT OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WINDOWS TO FRONT ELEVATION WITH TIMBER SLIDING SASH WINDOWS.

Reference Number: 22/0073

LYTHAM HALL BALLAM ROAD LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 4JZ

NEW FOUL DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE HALL MEETING ON THE EAST LAWN, INCLUDING PROVISION OF PACKAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT BENEATH THE EASTERN LAWN.

Reference Number: 22/0281

3 RIBBY ROAD RIBBY WITH WREA PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 2NB

EXTENSON AND ALTERATION OF THE DWELLING: 1) ALTERATION OF MAIN ROOF OF THE DWELLING FROM HIP TO GABLE, 2) DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR ROOF SLOPE, 3) SECOND FLOOR WINDOW INSERTION TO SIDE.

Reference Number: 22/0373

KINGFISHER TAVERN ST GEORGES PARK KIRKHAM PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 2DZ

RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION TO EXISTING EXTERNAL SEATING AREA TO PUBLIC HOUSE AND AMENDED PARKING ARRANGEMENT.

Reference Number: 22/0374

37 HENRY STREET LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5LE

EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF THE DWELLING: 1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BAY WINDOW TO FRONT ELEVATION AND DEMIOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS, 2) 2 STOREY BAY WINDOW TO FRONT ELEVATION, 3) SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, 4) REPLACEMENT OF ALL EXISTING WINDOWS WITH TIMBER SASH WINDOWS (SAGE GREEN), 5) REMOVAL OF EXISTING PEBBLE DASH WITH REPLACMENT RENDER TO PROPERTY, 6) DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE TO REAR.

Reference Number: 22/0377

WESTWYNDE CLIFTON LANE NEWTON WITH CLIFTON PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 0YE

ERECTION OF A VEHICLE AND MACHINERY STORAGE BUILDING FOR PRIVATE USE (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION)

Reference Number: 22/0074

LYTHAM HALL BALLAM ROAD LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 4JZ

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR NEW FOUL DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE HALL MEETING ON THE EAST LAWN, INCLUDING PROVISION OF PACKAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT BENEATH THE EASTERN LAWN.

Reference Number: 22/0320

APT 3. 40 EAST BEACH LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5EX

ALTERATION OF 2ND FLOOR FLAT: 1) WINDOW AND DOOR WITH JULIETTE BALCONY WITHIN APEX OF GABLE ROOF TO FRONT ELEVATION, 2) DORMER EXTENSION TO SIDE ROOF PLANE, 3) WHITE RENDER TO 2 AND 3 STOREY REAR OUTRIGGERS.

Reference Number: 22/0323

3 STATION SQUARE LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 5PA

SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION

Reference Number: 22/0367

WYFOLD LOWER LANE FRECKLETON PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 1TS

NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO PLANNING PERMISSION 22/0210 (SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND GARAGE CONVERSION) FOR INSERTION OF DOUBLE DOORS TO NORTH EAST ELEVATION.

Reference Number: 22/0368

25 MUSTANG CLOSE BRYNING WITH WARTON PRESTON LANCASHIRE PR4 1AG

SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION

Reference Number: 22/0359

82 HOVE ROAD LYTHAM ST ANNES LANCASHIRE FY8 1XH

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING OUTBUILDING AND ERECTION OF TWO AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS

Did you know that in 2021 there were a staggering 1429 discharges of untreated sewage and storm water into the Fylde's river network, amounting to 7642 hours of discharge?

Conservative MPs - including Fylde MP Mark Menzies - voted against a new law which would have forced water companies to report on the number of animals killed by these kinds of sewage dumps. The Liberal Democrats have been leading calls for tougher action on sewage dumping - after toxic substances were detected in otters in rivers across England and Wales.

It is high time water companies stopped polluting our rivers and pay for the mess they have made. Sadly, the lack of action from Conservative MPs means the water companies are continuing to get away with it.

The Liberal Democrats will continue to campaign to end sewage dumping and are calling for a 16% sewage tax on the £2.2 billion annual profits of the water companies to improve our sewage system and protect the rivers of the Fylde and our coastline.

(sources: https://theriverstrust.org/key-issues/sewage-in-rivers, https://votes.parliament.uk/Votes/Commons/Division/1249#noes)

Like you, we are horrified by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

The Russian Government’s attack on its neighbour is an attack on peace and democracy.

The Fylde has a proud record of providing sanctuary to those in need, and now is the time for us to reach out and offer shelter and homes to Ukrainians displaced by this war.

We are calling on Fylde Borough Council to do it’s part to help those affected by this conflict.

Now is the time for us to pull together, as a community and as a country in united opposition to the terror of the Russian state.

Peace and freedom will always win.

The Fylde Lib Dems stand with the people of Ukraine.

You can contact the following organisations if you wish to make a donation for Ukraine:

• The British Red Cross has launched a Ukraine Crisis Appeal
• Sunflower of Peace is a charity supporting paramedics and doctors in Ukraine with supplies and medical first aid equipment
• United Help Ukraine provides medical supplies and humanitarian aid for Ukraine
• The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is raising funds to provide aid for those displaced by the war
• Unicef has launched an appeal to help children affected by the conflict

Fylde Borough Council (Kilnhouse Ward) Planning Applications for March 2022.

Ref. 22/0135

19, Scarborough Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3ER

Single Story Rear Extension and New Rear Dormer

For more information, click on FBC Planning and search under 22/0135

Ref. 22/0142

Car Park on land West of Everard Road and South of 18 Walter Avenue Lytham St Annes.

Outline Application for erection of two dwellings (access, appearance, layout and scale applied for with all matters reserved)

For more information, click on FBC Planning and search under 22/0142

The cost of living rose by 5.1% between November 2020 and November 2021. It is now at its highest rate for 10 years.

With energy, fuel and food prices all rising - everyone in Fylde has been affected in one way or another

• Household heating prices have soared since the Energy Price Cap was lifted in October. 15 million homes pay £139 more for their heating and this could increase further in the Spring.
• Supermarket food prices have risen by 1.1% - the biggest increase since the 2008 crash - while stock on the shelves is at its lowest point since 1983.
• Filling a tank of petrol is on average £12 more expensive than it was a year ago. Fuel is set to hit a record high in 2022.

This is a time when the Government should be giving people a helping hand - however the Conservatives are instead making life even harder. They have increased National Insurance, cut Universal Credit and capped Pension rises so they don’t keep pace with wage increases.

The Lib Dems would tackle the growing cost of living by taxing super-rich international companies, investing in green homes and green energy to cut fuel bills, and improving trade with Europe to cut food bills and tackle food shortages.

Fylde Borough Council (Kilnhouse Ward) Planning Applications for January 2022.

Ref. 22/0083

206 St. Annes Road East, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3HT.

Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage to side and rear of dwelling including front and rear dormers to roof space.

For more information, click on FBC Planning and search under 22/0083.

Ref. TEF018422

Unit A, Scafell Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3HE.

Removal and Replacement of 6 No. Antennas and all ancillary equipment.

For more information, click on the following links: Link to Letter. Link to Images.

You can read Cllr Karen Henshaw's and Cllr Joanne Gardner's latest Diary Blog Update for January 2022 by clicking on the links below:

Karen's January Update

Joanne's January Update 

(photo by courtesy of Jess Bailey Designs)

Fylde Borough Council (Kilnhouse Ward) Planning Applications for December 2021.

Received

Ref. 21/1109: 2 DAWSON ROAD, LYTHAM ST ANNES, FY8 3AJ. TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND FRONT PORCH.

Granted

Ref. 21/0942: UNIT K5, SNOWDON ROAD, LYTHAM ST ANNES, FY8 3DP. CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES TO DOGGY DAY CARE CENTRE

Ref. 21/0989: 27 DAWSON ROAD, LYTHAM ST ANNES, FY8 3AJ. SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION

Ref. 21/1018: 15 DOVER ROAD, LYTHAM ST ANNES, FY8 3HN. SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION - RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION

(You can find out more about these Planning Applications by clicking FBC Planning and searching under the specific Ref. Number below)

Today the government had an opportunity to ensure that water companies take all reasonable steps to ensure untreated sewage is not discharged into our rivers, but once again the government have ignored the millions of people who demanded action.

We needed to see legislation with real teeth today which gave water companies hard deadlines and targets, instead, the government have merely voted for a flimsy law which won't be strong enough to hold water companies to account.

Liberal Democrats have a plan to support our natural environment and tackle the climate crisis, and we won’t stand for the continuing pollution of our precious rivers.

You can read more about our plan below.

READ OUR PLAN