As I write this column, I’m getting ready for a meeting with both Northern Rail and Network Rail, and have a meeting planned with the Secretary of State for Transport.

Lytham's main shopping street will be resurfaced following months of patch-up repairs.

County engineers will resurface Clifton Street, between Station Road and Park Street, from June 25 to July 12.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed a drop in the unemployment rate in Fylde again.

There were 675 claimants in the borough in May; that's 45 lower than March 2017, and 40 fewer than April 2018.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has called on the Government to force Northern Rail to fix the appalling timetabling issues that have blighted the South Fylde rail line - leading to a reduction in services.

In Parliament, Mr Menzies tackled Secretary of State Chris Grayling about the matter.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has been told his representations to ensure British-made nuclear fuel can be provided for a new nuclear power plant on Anglesey will be heard.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has called for Lytham Library to return to its former home in Lytham Institute, amid speculation it could be housed elsewhere in the town.

Mr Menzies said: "The county council needs to understand the strength of feeling on this matter.

The Prime Minister has recognised Beverley Sykes, from St Annes, for tackling loneliness and isolation. Beverley founded ‘Just Good Friends’ in 2012, to combating loneliness.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed a fall in unemployment in Fylde.

The figures, released today by the Government, show a year-on-year and month-on-month fall in unemployment in the constituency.