Ward in Fylde, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.822, -2.985 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 35 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01253 (Blackpool) |
Staining is a small electoral ward and village in the borough of Fylde, Lancashire, set on the flat agricultural plain just inland from the Fylde coast. It sits within easy reach of the seaside resort of Blackpool and the market town of Poulton‑le‑Fylde, giving it a semi‑rural character with low‑lying farmland, hedgerows and small pocket woodlands despite good road links to nearby urban centres.
Historically rooted in agriculture, the area now combines farming with a significant number of commuter households and small local businesses; the village retains a modest core of community facilities such as a church, pub and hall and hosts occasional local events. Its position close to popular coastal destinations means it balances a quiet, village identity with pressures and opportunities from nearby tourism and development.
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