The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Garstang Health and Fitness Centre
Garstang gym and cycling studio
The gym has new equipment and a dedicated indoor cycling studio.
Completed and opened · evidence dated 2026-08-19
Responsible body: Wyre Council
What the source says: The 19 August council announcement confirms refurbishment and opening; increased exercise participation has not yet been established.
Next thing to establish: Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- More than £235,000
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Garstang refurbishment completion →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Use Garstang’s completed facilities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →River Wyre crossing
Fleetwood–Knott End ferry support
The council, county council and operator have agreed support to keep the ferry connection funded for another year.
Funding agreement to September 2027 · evidence dated 2026-09-30
Responsible body: Wyre Council
What the source says: The 30 September announcement confirms the agreement, while longer-term arrangements remain under discussion.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Fleetwood–Knott End ferry funding agreement →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Settle the ferry’s future before support expires →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
How to track delivery →Fleetwood, Poulton, Thornton and Garstang
Borough leisure-centre improvement contract
The programme covers gym, changing, activity and energy improvements across several centres.
Contract signed; individual works need verification · evidence dated 2026-03-26
Responsible body: Wyre Council
What the source says: The March contract announcement establishes commitments, not completion of every listed upgrade. Garstang’s later completion is recorded separately.
Next thing to establish: Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- £475,000 council energy-saving investment; total wider contract works not stated here
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Wyre leisure contract →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Show which leisure improvements are actually ready →
Connect activity referrals with better facilities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →