Have your say on the new strategy to boost the local economy.
Following an initial consultation in August, Wyre Council is calling out to residents and businesses to take their final chance to influence the Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategy for Wyre over the next ten to 15 years.
The strategy is crucial to delivering one of the four priorities in its new Council Plan, which is to ensure a ‘thriving local economy and town centres.’ It will set out what Wyre Council and their strong partnership relationships, aims to achieve over ten to 15 years to help drive forward economic development and visitor growth. Initial work has looked at the context for the strategy and some of the ‘big issues’ to be explored such as business premises and employment land, skills gaps, rural businesses, new industries, our cultural offer, overnight stays, and local transport. To ensure the strategy works for all, Wyre Council wants to understand what people who live, work, visit, learn, invest or run a business want, what challenges or opportunities they anticipate and what support they need.
You now have your final opportunity to offer your feedback and influence the strategy by taking part in this consultation.
Take part
Please view the draft strategy below and then complete our online survey to offer your feedback. The consultation closes on Sunday 22 December.
If you require this document in another format, please contact communications@wyre.gov.uk
Open Consultation Sessions
In addition to the online survey, council officers are holding open consultation sessions to allow as many people as possible to have an opportunity to input into the final strategy. The open sessions will feature panels of experts, who will discuss key issues and opportunities on the individual priorities laid out in the strategy, so people can learn more, ask any questions and offer their feedback direct.
- Wyre Council Civic Centre on 28 November from 5pm to 7pm. Panel session will begin at 6pm
- Wyre Council Centre, Poulton-Le-Fylde on 12 December from 12 noon to 4pm. Panel session will begin at 1pm.
- The Mount Pavilion, Fleetwood on Saturday 14 December from 10am to 12pm. Panel sessions will begin at 11am.
If you would like to join the sessions remotely, please contact regeneration@wyre.gov.uk to arrange.
There will also be informative boards showcasing the strategy at Wyre Council Civic Centre reception for people to learn more about the strategy, from 8.30am until 5pm throughout the consultation period.
Please take part before Sunday 22 December.
The final Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategy will be submitted to Full Council for approval in Spring 2025.