Consumer Alerts - June 2025

14th of June, 2025

Beware scam jet washing services The Service has received reports of cold callers knocking on doors Over Wyre and in the Goosnargh area, offering to clean gutters, clean the moss off roofs and jet wash driveways.  In one incident the householder...

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Housing Association Properties at Cricketers Green, School Lane, Forton

4th of June, 2025

Jigsaw Homes have confirmed they have 18 x 2-bed houses and 7 x 3-bed houses available in total. All applicants must have a local connection to Wyre, Fylde or Blackpool. Properties are advertised on My Home Choice www.myhomechoicefyldecoast.co....

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Beware cold callers offering tree services

12th of May, 2025

The Service has received reports of cold callers knocking on doors offering tree services in the Wyre area.  Be wary, often such cold callers will escalate an initially low price, cut down your favourite trees and shrubs with no care or skill an...

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Garstang Walking Festival returns this May

26th of April, 2025

The eagerly anticipated Garstang Walking Festival is set to return next month, offering a fantastic opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the stunning landscapes of Garstang and its surroundings. Scheduled to take place from Saturday 3 May u...

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Litter Picking Volunteers - WANTED

5th of February, 2025

We are looking for extra pairs of hands to help our litter picking team in Forton Our current litter pickers pick up on average 1 bag per day on the East side of the village, but are in need of extra help to cover the West side of the A6 G...

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Health Care Contributions

4th of February, 2025

During Februarys Parish Council Meeting, Councillors discussed healthcare contributions which form part of the S106 agreements in place with local developments and the figures contributed compared to Education.  Borough Councillor Walker has now...

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