Meeting over show traffic fears

The site for the Royal Lancashire Show was given permission in January

Residents worried about traffic during the summer Royal Lancashire Show are being given the chance to hear how organisers plan to cope.

Congestion was one of the biggest issues highlighted by local people when it was revealed the show would be held on land between Barton and Bilsborrow.

Between 8,000 and 12,000 vehicles are expected at the show in July.

A public meeting about the traffic plan for the event will take place at Barton Village Hall on Tuesday.

The new location is a former quarry just off the A6 road near Bilsborrow and covers nearly 300 acres.

Dating back to 1767, the Royal Lancashire Show is believed to be one of oldest agricultural show in England.

Officers attending

It is also one of the most popular events in Lancashire during the summer, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend the rural site.

Councillor Ken Hudson, chair of the Rural Area Forum, said the plan aimed to minimise disruption for residents.

"Many people have expressed concerns about traffic provision for the event at previous area forums," he said.

"Next week's meeting is a chance for them to view the plan and put forward their questions to Lancashire County Council and the police."

Officers from the council and Lancashire Constabulary who drew up the plan will be attending the forum to answer any traffic-related questions.