We asked the people of Lancashire what they are missing out on and what they think will make it a better place.
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00:00 Hi, my name is Anna McDonald and today I've asked people of Lancashire what they think
00:10 is missing from the county, whether that's entertainment places, medical facilities or
00:15 transport issues. Do places across the county differ and which places need more things that
00:21 people want and enjoy? Here's what they have to say.
00:24 So what do you think Lancashire needs more of?
00:26 Shops, I think the high street is dying, there's just shops closing constantly. We also need more NHS dentists, I can't get my baby onto a dentist at all, which I think is awful.
00:39 Do you think the public transport needs to be improved?
00:43 Definitely, we need more buses. There's too many buses in one area at the minute, so for example the 125 you see those constantly, whereas my bus, the 113, are always late.
00:55 They never show up, definitely.
00:58 Do you think we need another amusement park in Lancashire or another concert arena?
01:04 Maybe, also maybe not because I don't really use those sorts of things. So for other people they might be more appealing, but for me personally I think we need more things for children.
01:18 So for example children's play areas, because right now I think we only have Rascal, that's always completely just filled, so we need more.
01:30 So what do you think is missing from Lancashire and what would you like to be in Lancashire?
01:36 I really miss the shows that we've got on, the live music that we've got going on. I think since that's closed it's been a missing link in Preston.
01:46 Recently I went to a show in Blackpool which was awesome, it really brought communities together and we really like that.
01:53 So definitely more live shows, entertainment and yeah, just more of a central community.
01:58 Do you think there should be better improvements to public transport like buses or trains?
02:03 Oh I definitely think so, I mean coming here I was 15 minutes late to meet my friend.
02:07 So yeah I think a lot of it is impacted by roadworks as well, they seem to be going on all through summer rather than during normal times and that's when people want to go out and do things, especially people with a sheer need for energy.
02:21 So what do you think is missing from Lancashire?
02:24 Well before the pandemic hit I used to go to a walking group run by the council which has never started up again and I miss it because it got me out of the house.
02:36 What do you think needs to be improved? Do you think transport needs to be improved?
02:40 Yes, if you don't drive you find it difficult to get to some places.
02:46 Do you think shops, should we have more shops in Lancashire?
02:51 Well shopping, like food shops is plenty but the clothes shops and other kind of shops, yes it's not that good.
03:01 I'm walking sometimes in the city as some of the roads are not flat and also there's so much dog muck and litter around.
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