2010 Land Development Plans
In 2010 plans for a new housing estate, comprising 55 houses on land on Richmond Avenue in the village, were announced by developer Les Blanc Bois Holdings Ltd. Additionally, Fylde businessman David Haythornthwaite announced plans to create the "Greenland Sports Village", featuring a football stadium for non league A.F.C. Fylde, at Greenlands Farm on Ribby Road. Both plans have met opposition from some villagers. A "Save Wrea Green Action Group" was formed.
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