Museums · North West England
Borough of Fylde
The Borough of Fylde is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It covers part of the Fylde plain, after which it is named. The council's headquarters are in St Annes.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Borough of Fylde is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It covers part of the Fylde plain, after which it is named. The council's headquarters are in St Annes. The borough also contains the towns of Kirkham, Lytham and Wesham and surrounding villages and rural areas. The neighbouring districts are Blackpool, Wyre, Preston, South Ribble and West Lancashire.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Borough of Fylde is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. It covers part of the Fylde plain, after which it is named. The council's headquarters are in St Annes. The borough also contains the towns of Kirkham, Lytham and Wesham and surrounding villages and rural areas. The neighbouring districts are Blackpool, Wyre, Preston, South Ribble and West Lancashire.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of three former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The district was named Fylde after the coastal plan. It was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. The coat of arms of the borough bear the motto of the former Fylde Rural District Council, "Gaudeat Ager" from Psalm 96: 'Let the field (Fylde) be joyful' - "Let Fylde Prosper". The armorial bearings comprise a complete Achievement of Arms, that is - shield, crest and helm and mantling, supporters, badge and motto. They reflect the union of the three local…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7630, -2.9340
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Fylde
- Parish
- Westby-with-Plumptons
- Postcode
- FY8 4LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fylde
Sources
- wikipedia: Borough of Fylde (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Borough of Fylde?
- Borough of Fylde is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.7630°, -2.9340°.
- Is Borough of Fylde wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Borough of Fylde. Check ahead for specific facilities.