Wyre Council events cancelled due to 'Government advice' following coronavirus pandemic

Wyre Council has taken the decision to cancel all its events for the next 12 weeks following advice from the Government.

This will be kept under constant review, according to the council.

Council meetings and committees will only be held if they are statutory or regulatory.

Councillor David Henderson, Leader of Wyre Council said, “Our priority is to support our residents, businesses, staff and councillors and we will continue to follow advice from the Government and Public Health England. We would urge our residents and businesses to do the same.

“At this present time, frontline services are going ahead as normal but this is a rapidly changing situation. We have plans in place to ensure that vital services continue to be delivered. Any changes will be communicated to residents.

“Our markets are still open and are a good place to avoid the supermarket rush. Fleetwood Market is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm and Poulton Market takes place every Monday. We will review this as the situation unfolds, but for now they remain open and ready to welcome shoppers.

“Wyre’s Civic Centre in Poulton remains open but with limited opening hours between 10am and 3pm."

Residents are being urged to only attend the Civic Centre if it is absolutely necessary or if you have an appointment.

Henderson added: “These are unprecedented times. Please keep up to date on the latest advice and look out for each other.

"Our vision is ‘together we make a difference’ and this has never been more true.”

The Prime Minister set out the need for "drastic action" to tackle the "fast growth" of coronavirus across the UK as increased social distancing measures were introduced for the population on Monday, March 16.

As part of the measures, Boris Johnson stated all gatherings and crowded places should be avoided.

Queries can be answered and reported on the council’s website www.wyre.gov.uk or by contacting the council on 01253 891000.

Further advice and updates can be found at www.wyre.gov.uk/coronavirus