This week I was sent a petition by residents in Knott End raising concerns about the numbers of holidaymakers in caravans and motorhomes parking in the lay-bys on the Esplanade.

Residents say the holidaymakers often park there for days at a time preventing local residents from using the parking facilities to access local services. Constituents have contacted Lancashire County Council before, but feel that they did not receive an adequate response. I have now written on their behalf asking the highways department to look into this matter before the summer season gets underway.