Andrew Snowden, Member of Parliament for Fylde, has been out and about in Little Eccleston, working alongside local residents and community leaders to tackle long-standing concerns over road conditions, speeding, and traffic safety.
During a recent walkaround with Councillor Peter Bull, Chair of the Parish Council, Andrew saw first-hand the impact of deteriorating road surfaces and dangerous pinch points that are encouraging reckless driving through the village.
“There’s no better way to understand the challenges people are facing than to get out there and see it with your own eyes,”
said Andrew.
“The roads here are in urgent need of attention, and speeding is a real issue that can’t be ignored.”
There is, however, positive news. Thanks to the persistent efforts of County Councillor John Rossall Singleton JP as well as the Parish Council, Blackpool Old Road is now set to be resurfaced at a cost of £113,000. The investment is a significant win for the local area and comes after months of lobbying Lancashire County Council to take action.
“John has done an outstanding job in securing this funding,” said Andrew. “This is exactly what people want to see – real results, not just talk. I’m backing John all the way in getting more of this kind of investment for our rural roads.”
Andrew pledged to continue supporting local efforts and to keep working alongside Cllr Singleton and parish leaders to make sure other priority areas get the attention they deserve.
“Villages like Little Eccleston are too often forgotten when it comes to infrastructure,” Andrew added. “We’re doing everything that we can to change that. ”
