Ask yourself what IF?

…we had access to the fastest full-fibre broadband

…we could access grant funding and world class expertise

…we could tap into high visitor footfall 24/7/365 days a year

…we were surrounded by first class businesses and a skilled workforce

…we had a supportive, progressive Council behind us

…we could work and live in one of the most beautiful areas of the country

…our staff had access to retail, hospitality and leisure amenities on their doorstep

No buts or maybes – you can IF you Invest in Fylde

Welcome to your designated business platform.

Invest in Fylde is administered by the Economic Development and Regeneration Team at Fylde Council.

The Team have a wealth of private sector and business ownership experience, a plethora of contacts with all manner of industry-specific support Partners, and access to information concerning funding, skills and training, start-up and growth advice, property search assistance and much more. 

Invest in Fylde is an invaluable resource to help you locate, grow and scale your business in this dynamic district. World-class businesses across aerospace, manufacturing, tech, retail and hospitality have chosen Fylde to springboard their business growth. Fylde fuses a highly-skilled workforce, strong visitor economy, and property and land opportunities with a wealth of business support, funding and expertise. 

 The Fylde coast achieves a high work/life balance score, essential for attracting and retaining calibre talent to your organisation. The region not only enjoys stunning natural beauty across its coastline, towns and villages but promotes a healthy and aspirational lifestyle.

Whether you are a business reliant on connectivity, full-fibre broadband, a skilled workforce, or high-yield visitor numbers – Fylde is very much open for business.

Start-ups, existing businesses, charities, and community groups who would like to chat to someone regarding their business and employment challenges are invited to make contact and the Team will organise a call with you or signpost you directly to an industry sector specialist.

Our mission is to secure and support sustainable businesses through an environment of excellence and expertise, and bring partnership, collaboration and innovation to all.

POPULATION

81,400

Across 166 square kilometres (2018)

MANUFACTURING

10,000

employees

23.8% of jobs (UK average 8.2%)

ENTERPRISE ZONES

2

COUNCIL INVESTMENT

7,877

million in revenue

£4,89m in capital

ANNUAL EARNINGS

27

highest

workplace-based median gross annual earnings in UK

WEEKLY PAY

520

(April 2017)

median gross weekly pay – highest in Lancashire

Average earnings in Fylde well above UK average

WORKFORCE TRAINING

Highly Skilled workforce – above North West and UK averages based on

NVQ1 to NVQ4

and above

CRIME FIGURES

2

lowest in Lancashire

STANDARD OF LIVING

The Borough of Fylde has long been viewed as one the most affluent Lancashire

 

All data derived from Lancashire Insight