Biography

Joshua Roberts For Kirkham

As a lifelong resident of the Fylde coast, I’m proud to be standing as your Reform UK candidate for Kirkham on Fylde Borough Council, alongside continuing to serve as your County Councillor and Cabinet Member at Lancashire County Council.

We passed our Reform budget at County Hall last month, doubling the roads budget from £40 million under the previous administration to over £70 million. You will soon start to see real improvements across Kirkham and Wesham that I have scheduled

I have already confirmed investment in Milbanke Care Home. If you elect me to Fylde Borough Council, I will advocate for bringing the same investment directly to Kirkham Town, ensuring that our rural communities also receive their fair share.

This election is a chance to address the concerning reports that Fylde Borough Council may not reopen Kirkham Baths after its closure in 2021, even though keeping it shut costs local taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds each year.

We should not be letting the baths sit there and deteriorate. They should be reopened for our residents, with proper local businesses involved, such as a café, making it a real community asset again.

We also need a clear Article 4 direction on HMOs across Fylde. I previously requested such a measure so we can properly monitor HMOs, ensure they are safe, know who is living in them, and give neighbours peace of mind, but this was declined. If elected to Fylde Borough Council, I will push this issue directly.

My priorities:

• Reopen Kirkham Baths

• Stop unlicensed HMOs

• Tackle anti-social behaviour

If you want action, vote Reform on May 21st.

Kirkham

Casework & Updates from Your Reform Councillor

The latest news, updates and announcements from your Reform councillor, covering council activity, local campaigns, community work and the key issues affecting residents.

Government officials in suits meeting around conference table with national flags
September 4, 2025
Lancashire County Council Civic Buildings to Proudly Fly National, County and Armed Forces Flags

Reform-led Lancashire County Council has introduced a clear and consistent flag policy for civic buildings, focusing on shared national and county identity

Unfinished housing development with empty buildings and fenced lots
October 15, 2025
Calling for Stronger Controls on HMOs to Protect Local Communities

Uncontrolled HMO conversions must stop. I’ve called on Fylde Borough Council to extend Article 4 protections and put communities and families first.

Rainy Remembrance Day ceremony with person carrying wreath across wet street
November 9, 2025
Honouring Our Heroes This Remembrance Sunday

As your local representative, I am committed to ensuring that our community never forgets the service and dedication of our armed forces. Lest we forget.

December 11, 2025
Youngsters help to plant more than 850 trees to create thriving micro‑forest

Youngsters from Treales Church of England Primary School, aged four to 11 years old, took part in a recent day of tree planting on the village field behind the school and Christ Church, when they planted a mixture of native woodland trees and shrubs.

Large yellow front-end loader moving massive pile of mixed recyclable waste
January 22, 2026
East Lancashire Waste: Facts, Not Fear

From 1 April 2026, waste from East Lancashire will stop going to Whinney Hill landfill, as the existing contract comes to an end and cannot be extended. Lancashire County Council has now put a temporary solution in place to ensure waste continues to be managed safely, responsibly, and at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers.

Welcome sign for Milbanke Residential and Day Care Services
January 28, 2026
Investment Confirmed for Milbanke Care Home

Following months of claims, speculation and political noise, it is important to put the facts on the record clearly.

Architectural rendering of brick building with outdoor seating area and trees
January 28, 2026
Kirkham Baths Set to Reopen After £9.3m Investment Recommendation

Fylde’s Executive Committee has now confirmed a £9.3 million investment in swimming and leisure facilities across the borough.

Worker in orange safety vest stands in front of Reuse360 Preston facility
February 2, 2026
Make Your Waste Work for You: A Smarter, Money-Saving Approach to Food Waste in Lancashire

Across Lancashire, we are introducing weekly food waste recycling collections, and I want to be clear about why this matters — not just for the environment, but for households, communities and council taxpayers.

February 6, 2026
Backing Clean Energy and Skilled Jobs in Fylde: Why Springfields Matters

Springfields is a vital part of Fylde’s economy and one of our major employers. Thousands of local people rely on this site for skilled, well-paid work, and many more families across the Fylde Coast benefit indirectly from the supply chains and services that support it.

February 26, 2026
Nearly £3 Million for Fylde’s Roads – And We’re Just Getting Started

In less than a year, Cllr Roberts and Cllr Dwyer have been pushing hard to ensure Fylde receives its fair share of highways funding — and that work is now being delivered.

March 17, 2026
The heart of rural life: celebrating Village Halls Week

Village halls are one of the largest networks of community-owned buildings in England. The majority are run by volunteer committees and local charities — a quiet, extraordinary act of civic commitment happening week in, week out across the country.

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