I want Fylde kids to name our 8 new bin lorries and I can't wait to see what they come up with
Children across Fylde are being invited to put their creativity to the test with a naming competition for eight new Council waste services fleet vehicles.
There’s a £20 Amazon voucher to be won and winning names will be printed on the bin wagons to be seen out on your streets.
Six brand-new refuse collection vehicles and two compact sweepers are joining Fylde’s waste services fleet this Easter as part of the Council’s long-running programme to maintain and renew its road vehicles.
The Council operates around 80 vehicles in total on a rolling 10-year replacement programme, keeping the services residents rely on running smoothly day in, day out.
To mark the new arrivals, families are invited to download a free colouring sheet – of either a bin wagon or a compact sweeper – and get creative with paints, pencils and crafts.
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Children can simply write their name suggestion in the tag on the sheet, and the eight best names will be chosen to appear on the real vehicles.
One lucky winner will also be randomly drawn to receive a £20 Amazon voucher.
Cllr Michelle Morris, Fylde Council’s lead member for Customer and Operational Services, said: “This is such a fun way to get our younger residents involved in the services that keep Fylde looking its best.
“I can’t wait to see the names children come up with – and I have a feeling we’re going to be seeing some very creative suggestions out on our streets very soon.”
Colouring sheets are available to download here or to pick up at the Town Hall in St Annes.
Entries can be dropped off at the Town Hall or emailed as a photo to [email protected].
Closing date is Friday, April 17 at 11.59pm, with winners announced and notified from the week commencing Monday, April 27.
The competition is open to children residing in the borough of Fylde only, with a limit of one entry per vehicle per child.
By entering, a parent or guardian confirms they agree to their child’s name, age and design being shared on Fylde Council’s social media channels, website and residents’ newsletter.
Eight winning names will be selected at the council’s discretion, with one £20 voucher awarded by random draw from the eight winners. The council’s decision is final. No cash alternative is available.