Following our success in the local elections in May, I was appointed to the Executive, Licensing and Public Protection committees at Fylde Council.

I have also been given the shadow Well-being role.

The main current issue is the Wind Farm and this is giving residents of Kilnhouse Ward huge concerns. Some excellent letters have been sent during the consultation period and I hope that all the contributions will be considered. The plans for St Anne's Square is the other debatable problem.

I managed to help the residents of Queensway Court with their slippery moss problem - they had been trying for nearly a month to have the moss cleared.

I am still trying to have the exercise path around Blackpool Road North Playing Fields completed but there has been a change of officers at the Council, which has delayed any progress.

In October, I was made Mayor-elect for 2024/25 at Full Council meeting.

My Deputy will be Cllr Joanne Gardner and our charities will be Homestart Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and the RNLI.

May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.