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Wyre District offers a dynamic and supportive environment for entrepreneurs and investors.

In 2024 the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Economic Prosperity Board commissioned a Fylde Coast Economic Needs Update and Employment Land Review. This led to our 2025 Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy. The review and strategy help to formulate the Council’s annual budget as to where money will be invested from the public purse.

The commitment to driving the local economy forward and supporting business growth by Wyre Council, we hope will encourage you to speak to us, the Economic Development Team, about investing in your business, relocating or starting a new business here in Wyre. We would welcome a chat with you.

The aforementioned documents, and further information from NOMIS and local sources, have been used to compile the following information to aid your decision making process.

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Economic Development

Active Enterprises

Over

4,000

active enterprises,

with growth in health, agriculture, accomodation and food services, construction and manufacturing sectors.

GVA Forecast

Expected to reach

£2.023m

by 2042

with growth in IT services, construction and property sectors.

Support

Wyre Council supports businesses through internal departments and partnerships.

Wyred Up the Councils business network, the Wyre Business Awards and a new Digital and Technical Hub network are key initiatives

Employment

Wyre boasts an

85%

economically active rate

with diverse job opportunities in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, precision engineering, digital and technical agritech, and public administration.

People and Communities

Population Growth

Projected

10.3%

increase by 2043

Household Growth

Expected

17.7%

rise in households

Quality of Life

Low crime rates, good air quality, strong community, leisure and health support, active town boards and partnerships, health and well being initiatives, vibrant arts, theatre and culture scene.

Infrastructure and Transport

Transport Links

Improved tram link from Blackpool to Fleetwood, direct trains to Manchester and London, enhanced road connectivity, proximity to Blackpool and Manchester airports.

Housing

Variety of new housing developments with high owner-occupied and private rented dwellings.

Connectivity

Significant improvements in digital connectivity, supporting economic growth and quality of life.

Support and Opportunities

Apprenticeships and Training

Strong focus on skill development through local colleges and universities, offering training, research, and innovation support.

Skills Level

High percentage of residents with qualifications at RQF1 to RQF4 and above.

Enterprise Zone and Industrial Estates

Hillhouse Enterprise Zone offers incentives for businesses, with industrial/warehouse premises and energy sector infrastructure. Other business parks offer diverse services and workspace options.

Wyre Council
Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7PU

Email:
regeneration@wyre.gov.uk

Telephone:
01253 887391

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