Fylde Coast Shoreline Management Plans
Each coastal area of Britain has a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) with a planned approach to managing flood and coastal erosion risk.
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Environment
In this environment category you’ll find interesting things about the beaches and how to look after them. Plus how to take care of yourself when you’re out there.
Weather and Tides is everyone’s favourite. That section includes webcams, forecasts and much more. Coast Watchers is an interesting section too. Explore all kinds of data to find out why our shoreline changes.
The Natural World includes some of the things that you might want to know. Including information about seagulls, seaweed and local birds!
Oh, and don’t forget to sign-up for your weekly enews!
Most recent updates in this category –
Dogs on Beaches
Each summer there’s a ban on taking dogs on designated beaches on the Fylde Coast. Find out where you CAN and CAN’T take them.
Migrating Birds
The beaches and estuaries of the Fylde Coast are important stopping-off points for migrating birds. Find out more about their long journeys.
British Summer Time
The clocks go forward an hour in Spring and back an hour in Autumn for British Summer Time. ‘Spring Forward and Fall Back’.
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Spring and Autumn Equinox
The daylight hours are the same as the night-time hours just twice a year – at the Spring and Autumn Equinox. But what does that mean? Spring and Autumn Equinox The Spring Equinox is the first astronomical day of Spring in the northern hemisphere. It’s also known as the Vernal Equinox. The Spring and Autumn
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Big Garden Birdwatch
Take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch. Count the birds that visit your garden or local public place, for the RSPB’s annual survey
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Sandbanks and Tidal Pools
Fylde Coast beaches are a place to respect. Always take care for your own safety. Be especially careful of sandbanks and tidal pools.
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Winter Solstice – the shortest day
The shortest day in a year is called the Winter Solstice. Just a few days before Christmas when the festive season is in full swing.
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Wyre Beach Management Scheme
Wyre Council has secured over £40 million of funding from the Environment Agency for the Wyre Beach Management Scheme for coastal protection
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Flying the Seaside Awards Flag – and Great Bathing Water Quality
The Fylde Coast is Flying the Seaside Awards Flag – for Great Bathing Water Quality. No need to go abroad with great beaches here!
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