Wyre in Bloom
Wyre Borough Council is committed to supporting the Wyre in Bloom, North West in Bloom and Britain in Bloom initiatives.
The 'in Bloom' programme encourages public involvement whilst improving the local area and many volunteers spend their time and expertise making their local environment a better place to live.
All of these initiatives work towards council targets which are measured as national performance indicators of success.
The Local Benefits of Britain in Bloom
- An increase in civic pride through local people taking on the planning and management of their local environment
- Long-term improvement in their local environment through planting, floral displays and high levels of cleanliness
- A boost to the local economy through increased tourism
- Regeneration of disadvantaged areas
- Stimulation of voluntary work and co-operation between community groups
- A means to address issues such as sustainability, recycling, minimising waste and energy conservation
How it works in Wyre
The council provide financial and practical support to the scheme. There is an annually set budget for additional planting or projects, which is shared between the Participating Areas. A large team of grounds staff are also assigned to keep the borough clean, green and attractive.
Each area has local representatives who join to form the Wyre in Bloom Steering Committee. They are responsible for organising the local Community in Bloom Competition, raising local awareness and recruiting local volunteers.
The Steering Committee meets with council officers several times a year to discuss current issues, budgetary concerns, promotion and marketing and new initiatives.
The Committee are always pleased to take in new members who may wish to represent other parts of the borough and participate in future Wyre in Bloom initiatives.
For more details contact Jo Sharp, Corporate Marketing and Promotions Officer:
- Web: Contact Us Online
- E-mail: mailroom@wyrebc.gov.uk
- Tel: 01253 891000
- Fax: 01253 899000
- Minicom: 01253 887636
- Wyre Borough Council
Civic Centre
Breck Road
Poulton-le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7PU
Wyre in Bloom Success
The Wyre in Bloom Steering Committee, many local volunteers and partners, all work incredibly hard in the hope of attaining good results in the competitions at all levels.
Wyre is proud to have achieved several successes in the National Finals of Britain in Bloom, with Garstang in Bloom winning a prestigious Gold award in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007, and Pilling a Silver Gilt in 2004.
