As part of their commitment to reducing emissions and supporting communities and businesses to do the same, Wyre Council has created a draft Climate Change Strategy and your views are needed.

A public consultation is now open until Sunday 18 February for residents and businesses to take part in. An online survey has been created and the council’s Climate Change officers will be hosting a series of consultation events across the borough to help people learn more and share their feedback directly.

Your views are important in helping the council to determine their ongoing priorities and future plans. You can visit 

www.wyre.gov.uk/haveyoursay 

to read the draft strategy and complete the online survey or drop in to meet the team at one of the upcoming events;

• Knott End Library on Monday 29 January between 1pm and 4pm
• Garstang Booths on Thursday 1 February between 10am and 2pm
• Teanlowe Centre in Poulton on Saturday 3 February and Saturday 17 February between 10am and 2pm
• Fleetwood Library on Wednesday 14 February between 10am and 12pm
• Cleveleys Library on Friday 16 February between 10am and 2pm

Wyre Council declared an official Climate Emergency in July 2019 and committed to reduce the council's carbon emissions by at least 78% by 2035, in line with the UK Government target. Wyre Council’s draft Climate Change Strategy outlines their plans to protect the community from the increasing threat of climate change and includes their eight key objectives which will help achieve the overall ambitions;

1. Buildings - Retrofit and decarbonise buildings and heating systems.
2. Transport - Support decarbonised, safe and sustainable transport.
3. Net zero council - Embed climate action across council governance and financial decision-making.
4. Planning - Use our planning powers to plan for a low carbon and climate resilient future.
5. Biodiversity - Protect and increase biodiversity.
6. Engagement - Collaborate, educate and engage with others to take climate action.
7. Waste - Reduce waste, support a circular economy and sustainable food production.
8. Adaptation - Adapt to our changing climate

Do you know about plans for devolution in Lancashire?

In February 2022, the Government published its White Paper on Levelling Up, a significant set of proposals which look to address geographical disparities in funding, productivity and growth across England.

Have your say, deadline for comments is 26th January 2024

visit  lancashiredevolution.co.uk

Details of a footpath diversion around Broad Fall, Gubberford Lane

January 25^th

March 21^st

May 23^rd includes AGM

June 27^th

Sept 5^th

Oct 17^th

Nov 28^th PRECEPT

Nether Wyresdale Parish Council Meetings are scheduled to be on these dates:

26th January 2023

23rd March 2023

25th May 2023 (this meeting includes the AGM)

29th June 2023

7th September 2023

5th October 2023

23rd November 2023 (Precept)

Meetings are normally held at Scorton Methodist Chapel

There were 4 nominations to fill vacancies on the Nether Wyresdale Parish Council.

All have been duly elected.

See the notice for details.

You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station.

If you have no ID, you can apply for free voter ID.

Find out more at

http://electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID 

or call 0800 328 0280

Nominations for Parish and Town Council Elections must be made by 4pm on Tuesday 4th April 2023.

Please read the PDF notice for details.

As you may be aware, residents can now use the Love Clean Streets application to notify us of any defects. They can also upload photos to help us assess the issue quickly. Further details of how to download the app can be found online at:

Report It on the go with Love Clean Streets - Lancashire County Council.

Do you have a question about Lancashire County Council and our services?

If so, contact your local county councillor who will be pleased to help.

Wyre Rural East

Shaun Turner

Mob: 07917 836683

shaun.turner@lancashire.gov.uk

Unsure who your county councillor is? Visit www.lancashire.gov.uk - search find a councillor or phone 0300 123 6701.

Lancashire County Council's highways maintenance service are working hard to improve your roads but they need your help. Last year, the team fixed almost 40,000 potholes and repaired 3,300 faults on street lights that have caused a light to be out. But with 4,600 miles of highways and 5,300 miles of footways to check and maintain, it's vital for people to let them know if they spot any problems between their inspections.

Members of the public can report a highway fault online including potholes, street lights, traffic lights and broken signs. It's quick and easy to do just visit lancashire.gov.uk/report

Alternatively, you can call Lancashire County Council highways on 0300 123 6780, or for out of hours highways emergency call 101.