Wyre Council

Name

Wyre Council

Legal name

Wyre Council

Website

https://wyre.gov.uk

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Council tax administration
• Business rates collection
• Planning and building control
• Waste and recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Poulton-le-Fylde

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Council Tax: Levied on domestic properties based on valuation bands A-H. Collected to fund services delivered by Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, local parish/town councils, and Wyre Council.
2. Business Rates (Non-Domestic Rates): Levied on commercial properties and businesses operating in the Wyre borough area.
3. Government Grants and Funding: Central government funding including UK Shared Prosperity Fund (£3.9 million initial allocation plus £1.2 million extension). Funds community, business support, and economic development projects.
4. Service Fees and Charges: Fees for various council services including planning applications, licensing, pest control, MOT testing, event bookings, and facility hires.
5. Lease and Rental Income: Income from council-owned properties, market concessions, and commercial lettings.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Wyre Council is the statutory local government authority for the Wyre borough in Lancashire, England. Its core offering comprises mandatory local authority services funded through council tax and government grants, including council tax billing and collection, business rates administration, planning and building control, waste and recycling collection, environmental health, licensing, and benefits administration. The council also operates cultural and leisure facilities (Marine Hall theatres), runs market operations (Fleetwood Market Hall), delivers tourism promotion (Discover Wyre), and administers economic development programmes including the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone, UK Shared Prosperity Fund projects, and the Small Business Growth Grant.

Product overview

Wyre Council operates a digital service platform providing resident-facing council services including council tax administration, business rates, planning services, and benefits support. The core offerings include myWyre self-service portal for account management and payments via Civica ePay, alongside specialized initiatives like Wyre Moving More (health and wellbeing), Wyred Up (business support network), and Marine Hall (theatre venue). The council administers government funding programs including UKSPF and Rural England Prosperity Fund, with economic development focused on the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone. Services are delivered through a network of integrated third-party platforms for payments (Go Cardless), marketing (Mailchimp), ticketing (Ticket Tailor/Patron Base), video conferencing (Microsoft Teams, Webex), and accessibility testing (Sitemorse).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wyre Council: The primary local government authority branding for the Wyre borough
• Invest in Wyre
• Wyred Up
• Discover Wyre
• Wyre Moving More
• Wyre Markets
• Wyre's great outdoors

Products and services

• Council Tax Service Council tax billing, payments, discounts, exemptions, appeals, and support services for Wyre borough residents, including means-tested Council Tax Support for low-income households.
• Business Rates Service Non-domestic rates billing, valuations, appeals, discounts and reliefs for businesses operating in the Wyre borough.
• myWyre Account Online self-service portal enabling residents to view council tax records, access benefit information, submit service requests, and view request history.
• Civica ePay Online Payments Online payment platform for council services, processing council tax, business rates, and miscellaneous council payments.
• Marine Hall Theatres Theatre and events venue in Fleetwood hosting performances, weddings, conferences and community bookings, using Patron Base/Ticketsolve for ticket sales.
• Wyre Markets Council-operated markets across the Wyre borough providing retail and trading pitches for local traders and Market House Studios.
• Discover Wyre Tourism Tourism website and newsletter promoting Wyre events, attractions, and coastal and rural activities for visitors and residents.
• Wyred Up Business Network Business support newsletter and network providing events, services and networking opportunities for SMBs operating in Wyre.
• Wyre Moving More Physical activity initiative delivered with UKSPF funding, providing exercise programmes to help Wyre residents feel healthier and better connected.
• Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone Designated enterprise zone at Hillhouse International Business Park offering business rates relief and enhanced capital allowances for qualifying businesses, with a 25-year development masterplan.
• UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Government grant programme supporting communities, local businesses, and skills development in Wyre, including Arts & Events Grants, Community Infrastructure Grants, and Rural Business Grants.
• Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Defra-funded grant programme for rural communities in Wyre supporting projects in eligible rural areas through the Rural Circular Economy project and rural business support.
• Small Business Growth Grant Grant scheme supporting Wyre businesses with investment in plant, equipment, premises improvements, staff training, broadband installation, and marketing.
• Wyre Business Awards Annual awards programme celebrating business excellence in Wyre, with formal entry and recognition process managed via awards.investinwyre.co.uk.
• Council Tax Support Means-tested discount of up to 100% for residents on low incomes who are liable for council tax, administered via the council's benefits service.
• The Chest Supplier Portal Regional North West council supplier portal enabling contract opportunities, supplier registration, and electronic tendering for Wyre Council procurement.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NPL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor developer controlling the majority of Hillhouse International Business Park. In partnership with Wyre Council, Lancashire Economic Partnership (LEP), and Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Prosperity Board to develop the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone masterplan until 2041. NPL has significant experience in regeneration including energy, waste, residential, industrial, and commercial development.
• Lancashire Economic Partnership (LEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Enterprise Partnership working with Wyre Council, NPL Group, and Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Prosperity Board on the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone designation and economic development initiatives.
• Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Prosperity BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative body involved in the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone partnership and broader economic development across the sub-region.
• Mott McDonaldminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultants commissioned by the partnership (Wyre Council, LEP, NPL Group, and Prosperity Board) to produce the Hillhouse Enterprise Zone masterplan covering development until 2041.
• Lancashire County Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrates the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for the 14 districts of Lancashire on behalf of government. Wyre Council receives and deploys UKSPF funding through this administrative framework.
• Lancashire's Business Growth Hub (Boost)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness support programme helping Wyre businesses start, grow and thrive. Wyre Council promotes Boost as part of its Wyre boost UKSPF project under the Wyre Wide initiative.
• East Lancashire Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Wyre Council on the Low Carbon Business initiative, providing free expert advice and support to businesses to transition to Net Zero and achieve low-carbon ambitions.
• Lancashire Wildlife TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on the Rural Circular Economy UKSPF project, embracing the philosophy that everything holds value with zero or minimal waste principles.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA YMC A Active operates the Active Wellness Suite funded through UKSPF, featuring power-assisted equipment for older adults and people with mobility issues.
• Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)coreOthersCentral government department providing UKSPF funding allocations to Wyre Council. Requires data sharing including National Insurance Numbers and Company Record Numbers for monitoring and evaluation. Wyre Council received £3.9 million initially plus £1.2 million extension.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• South Ribble Borough Council: Lancashire borough council delivering the same portfolio of statutory and discretionary local government services. Comparable headcount, revenue model (council tax + business rates + grants), and digital service platform.
• Preston City Council: Lancashire district council providing statutory local government services to Preston. Comparable council tax and business rates structure, economic development programmes, and waste management operations within the same county.
• Fylde Council: Neighbouring Lancashire district council serving the Fylde borough with identical statutory services. Direct partner through the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Prosperity Board and similar in scale, headcount, and revenue model to Wyre.
• Lancaster City Council: Adjacent Lancashire district council providing the same statutory local government functions (council tax, planning, waste, licensing) to the neighbouring Lancaster district. Highly comparable service portfolio, scale, and governance structure, though serving a different borough.
• West Lancashire Borough Council: Adjacent Lancashire borough council with similar demographic profile, statutory service obligations, and economic development initiatives. Operates the same council tax banding structure and business rates relief schemes.
• Pendle Borough Council: Lancashire borough council with comparable statutory functions, rural-urban demographic mix, and economic development focus. Operates similar UKSPF-funded programmes and business grant schemes.
• Blackpool Council: Unitary authority in Lancashire offering the full suite of local government services to Blackpool residents. Partnered with Wyre Council through the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Prosperity Board on the Hillhouse Enterprise Zone, indicating direct operational overlap and collaboration.
• Burnley Borough Council: Lancashire borough council providing equivalent local government services including council tax, business rates, planning, waste management, and leisure/cultural venues. Similar scale and service breadth.
• Chorley Council: Lancashire borough council operating under the same statutory framework as Wyre, providing council tax administration, planning, waste collection, and community services. Similar in scale and operational model.

Others

• Civica: Major supplier of local government software platforms used by Wyre Council (Civica ePay, Civica Icon). Provides the technology infrastructure underpinning council tax, payments, and document management for hundreds of UK local authorities, making it a key ecosystem enabler.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wyrecouncil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WyreCouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/wyrecouncil
• Instagraminstagram.com/wyrecouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wyre-borough-council

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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