Poulton Reporter

14/10/2022

Central Radio DAB are in Booths today to celebrate the launch of the Christmas book 👀

05/09/2022

Local residents express DEEP JOY as a new set of temporary traffic lights are installed on Tithebarn Street/Poulton Road for 11 days.

01/09/2022

Industrial action on the rail lines has been confirmed for Thursday 15th September, Saturday 17th September & Monday 26th September 2022 - which will mean disruption for passengers travelling from Blackpool North, Layton and Poulton le Fylde. Alternate travel arrangements should be sought for those days.

19/08/2022

We want to hear from YOU - the people of Poulton-le-Fylde.
We want to know what you like - what's not to like at the moment and any other local issues that need attention bringing to them.
We have limited resources but over the coming weeks we will bring you more media and content that's relevant to Poulton, it's residents & businesses.
Comment below or inbox us with suggestions on what topics we should be covering for you.

23/07/2022

The barriers at carleton crossing are currently out of order.

17/06/2022

Support your local lifeboat station on their upcoming open day
Saturday the 16th July at 11AM

Support your local lifeboat station on their upcoming open day
Saturday the 16th July at 11AM
Sign up to the event to be reminded nearer the time
https://www.facebook.com/events/1883192148556957

20/01/2022

Looking west from the edge of Poulton this evening

You know i love a good sunset

19/01/2022

Market place bustling with vehicles.
New signage is due to be installed informing drivers of restrictions announced by the council.

18/01/2022

Pic of the day
Strongs Fruit and Veg Poulton

15/01/2022

An organisation called Wyre and Fylde community defibrillators fundraising are looking to raise funds to install more publicly accessible defibrillator devices in the Wyre and wider area. After a successful campaign of deployment and fundraising in Fleetwood - the group are moving their focus now to Poulton and have identified some sites that would benefit from one of these life saving devices.
If you would like to help you can find them on facebook by searching for Wyre and Fylde community defibrillators fundraising or you can donate via the just giving page linked below in memory of Laura West.

Weʼre raising money to help fund public access Defibrillators in Memory of my daughter Laura West She would have been celebrating her 30th this year in March. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

14/01/2022

Click through to the original post for a chance to win on their competition.
Sunday dinner over wyre - very nice.

Soup has arrived for Sunday!!
*COMPETITION TIME*
For your chance to win a free Carvery on Sunday, simply guess correctly how many tomatoes are in the box!!
The correct number will be revealed later!!

03/01/2022

The development on Holts lane taken earlier today.
Looks like it's gonna be a boating lake - wasn't it supposed to be houses?

24/12/2021

Police are looking for help identifying this person seen in Poulton.

A woman suffered a dislocated jaw in the attack at the taxi area on Ball Street in Poulton

14/12/2021

This Saturday 18th - Vicarage Park Community Centre are hosting a Christmas Market in the Community Hall.
The event runs from 9am to 2pm and will feature food stalls as well as hand made craft gifts children's gifts and much much more.
Poulton Band ensemble will play Christmas carols in the hall and there will be hot mulled wine available too!

10/12/2021

Police announce operation night guardian in an effort to protect party goers from instances of spiking. Read more below

Lancashire Police has launched a new operation designed to protect pub and club goers in the run up to the busy festive period and beyond.

Operation Night Guardian, which begins tonight (Friday 10 December) is the force’s proactive response to deterring and detecting spiking offences. Funded by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, it forms part of the Force’s Violence Against Women and Girls strategy in creating a safer environment and addressing personal safety concerns.

The operation will involve increased patrols in and around licenced premises by both plain clothed and uniformed officers who will be there to reassure revellers and look out for suspicious activity and offending behaviour.

There will also be street pastors and other support workers in key areas who will offer both emotional and practical help to those who may be in need of care during a night out.

Finally, a range of practical measures will be introduced to help prevent and detect spiking offences.

These will include the roll out of special drink testing kits, allowing police and licensees to act quickly to reports of suspected spikings, which officers hope will help to deter offences and raise the risk of offenders being caught.

The officer leading the operation, Chief Inspector Jill Halliwell said: “We want people to feel reassured that they can enjoy a safe night out with friends or family.

“We already police the night-time economy and have good relationships with licenses but Operation Night Guardian will build on that work targeting amongst other things, offences of suspected drink spiking.”

Lancashire Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Ian Dawson added: “We know that drink spiking is an issue of concern for people and, whilst we have had a limited number of reports in Lancashire, we want to reassure the public that we are responding positively to their concerns and taking firm action to ensure they can enjoy their nights out safely.

“Over the coming weeks and months, together with licensees, we will be using a range of tactics to keep people safe and doing all we can to identify offenders, gain evidence and pursue criminal prosecutions for offences including spiking.”

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden added: "Operation Night Guardian has my full support and I have made additional funding available to help tackle violence against women and girls in the night time economy which includes the prevention of drink spiking incidents here in Lancashire.

"This operation will act as a clear deterrent to anyone considering committing this type of crime or any other crime for that matter. Everyone should be able to go on a night out feeling safe and the knowledge that our officers are out there to keep people safe and to target offenders will provide additional reassurance.

"I will continue to work closely with the Constabulary and our partners in the night time economy to ensure that people across Lancashire can enjoy their night out without feeling unsafe or worrying about drink spiking."

For real time updates about Operation Night Safe, please follow us on our social media channels - search Lancashire Police

If you’ve been a victim of crime, help is available in Lancashire no matter who you are, how long ago the incident happened or what took place. Lancashire Victim Services offer free and confidential support. You do not have to report the incident to the police to get support from them. You can contact them directly via calling 0300 323 0085 or by chatting online at https://orlo.uk/8EOWT

You can make a report to Lancashire Police by calling 101 or reporting online at Home - Lancashire Constabulary - Report Online
In an emergency or where a crime is ongoing, always dial 999

For more information about drink spiking, how to avoid it and what to do if you think have been a victim of this crime visit: https://www.lancashire.police.uk/help-advice/personal-safety/spiked-drinks-and-date-rape-drugs/

09/12/2021

What a lovely idea - can you help spread some Christmas cheer?

❄ Christmas can be a lonely time for people who live in care homes. 60% of residents get no visitors at all, but you can help!

The small gesture of sending a Christmas card can make a huge difference 👇
https://orlo.uk/fLyfS

01/12/2021

We've received a report of a serious collision near the River Wyre Roundabout.
We will update once we know more on the incident.