@@bigprob8744 ... So true, many places in the 80s were as rough as hell, also plenty of run down derelict properties back then, also drugs and drink were a problem then just as they are now. Plenty of riots as well due to Thatcher's government, and lots of poverty.
Why do people keep saying that? I worked out at least 40 yrs ago that not 1 Politician has ANY shame. You wouldn't be able to do the job if you had a conscience or shame or other Human qualities.
I'm 63 yrs old I used to love going to Blackpool as a child and adult I have NEVER known it to be scruffy and filthy as it is now.. Blackpool council should be ashamed of their own..it's becoming that bad it will be wiped off. The map..we always as kids looked forward to our dad returning home from the Navy and taking a family of 8 to see the lights buy rock and candyfloss.still love it to this day ..PULL YOUR FINGERS OUT BLACKPOOL COUNCIL GET OFF YOUR ARSES AND GET YOUR OWN SORTED OUT BEFORE YOUR TAKEN OFF THE MAP..IM SHOCKED TO SEE DOWN THOSE BACK STREETS...THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO
@@mrsbendychicken Blackpool council spent £23,000,000 on the tram lines going up to the train station, which by the way most people living here didn't want. Also now that Uber taxis have been allowed into Blackpool and the trams going to the train station it's fair to say the council has killed the taxi profession off in Blackpool. If you add up what they are spending in Talbot Road and Bonney Street it's not far off a billion pounds in total. They are an awful, greedy, stupid bunch of people who are destroying this place I love.
@@davejohnson5709 I'm not local, presuming you are so will know more about Blackpool. I guess Uber is more or less everywhere now and yes putting taxis out of business. Tho tram lines? For tourists or have the council have decided to go back in time?
@@mrsbendychicken I've lived in Cleveleys for over 8 years now and on balance I like it here. I'm about 6 miles from Blackpool tower just in the Blackpool borough. But regardless of them being Tories or Labour, the council/MPs here really let us down. Everything they do is for the holiday makers, to a point I accept they must accommodate the holiday maker. But also look after the people who live and work here. I mentioned that the council are killing off the taxis but also opening the Holiday Inn hotel in Talbot Road which Blackpool council own is directly competing with the local hotels and guest houses. If you look at the new branded hotels in the Talbot Road area and the ones that are being built in the next few years, they are going to put some many local businesses out of business. Here's another thing... They closed Derby Baths down in the 90s and replaced it with nothing. To this day it's just a large abandoned piece of land next to the Grand hotel. Really sad to see this happening. Read everyday online people saying what a dump Blackpool is now and they are at least half right but it doesn't have to be like this. Fingers crossed one day we get a council with brains and integrity.
I have been to Blackpool many times over the all my family lives there no way I could live there after living in Bournemouth for over 40 years but on the positive side you do get your money's worth people our lovely but the place is so dark and depressing especially away from the sea front sad to see ❤
Some of the country looked 10x worse than it does today. It was all industrial, half-built buildings left due to money or old estates half knocked down waiting for new ones. People like to think old times were better, when in real reality they weren’t.
@@gazzy9136 in reality they were . No fatties, no druggies, no unemployment. More community, more family units. Less money, less crap food, less booze. Less is more .
@@gazzy9136no it didn't .......don't know where you were brought up but lots /most urban areas all over the uk were still in good nick.....family's lived in these places and had pride in them they weren't broken up into flats bedsits....they were taken care of ....buy to let has been the death of so many places like this....coucils should have been spending our money on our country on the up keep of paths roads litter bits the little parks at the end of streets lighting policing .....not spending it on randoms coming into our country ....labour aways lets Victorian / Edwardian areas rot so they can declare it derelict and put compulsory purchase orders in place then get their mates in to built more little box type future slums.........been doing it for years....
I cried when the last young man was talking about a job, Billy was going to give him a contact number and the young lad didn’t even have a phone. What a horrible, desperate situation to be in, most of us don’t know how lucky we are.
I live just down the road from Blackpool. Immigrants who are brought up here from the South Coast and dumped in the town actually complain that Blackpool is worse than where they come from. I'm not joking.
@@tonyengland5632foreign aid isn’t the problem. 14 years of a Tory austerity government and working people not being paid a fair wage is the biggest issue.
Blackpool is an absolute catastrophe. I have lived just outside of Blackpool for 20 odd years. I have worked professionally amongst the people in these areas of extreme poverty and deprivation for the duration, until my recent retirement. I could tell you stories and show you places in this town that most people wouldnt believe or have never experienced. Blackpool is the result of over 30 years of local and national government neglect. You have barely scratched the surface here Bill, but this video is a great eyeopener for those who may think Blackpool is a lovely place to visit. Its not. Its a tragic shithole with unacceptable levels of crime and substance abuse. I have always said to people that, of all the places i have lived and worked, Blackpool is the one place where you could turn up in desperate need of help or human kindness, and be guaranteed that someone will take advantage of you due to their own desperation. It really is dog eat dog on the streets of this town. Strangely enough, as with most seaside towns, the surrounding areas are quite affluent and pleasant places to live. The people who live in theae areas (Bispham, Cleveleys, Poulton etc) dont go to Blackpool to spend money because the council have engineered the whole place to benefit tourists who only visit for maybe 6-7 months of the year, and never venture away from the promenade. As such, the town is like the wild west for the rest of the year, with no prospects of work for those who live there. I live 20 mins walk away from north shore yet my area is a million miles away in terms of its appearance and its inhabitants. The town is an absolute blight on the Fylde coast and I seriously pity and sympathise with some of the families that have no choice but to live there through circumstances out of their control. A truly sad indictment on the current state of this shithole island and the capitalist greed of those who look to exploit the most vulnerable of society.
@@jillkew6800 Lytham and Lytham St Anne's are quite different places. They are both a fair distance away from Blackpool on the south of the Fylde coast and neither are linked by the tram network. Both places were considered to be much more affluent and well to do than its poorer neighbours in Blackpool. Lytham is indeed very affluent with a beautiful town centre and plenty of lovely shops and restaurants. It is a highly sought after location and remains the most expensive part of the Fylde coast to reside. As such, there are far lower crime rates and it is a very well kept town. Lytham St Anne's used to hold a similar status but has seen a decline over the last 10 years. Drugs and HMO's have started to have the usual effect on the town, along with the closure of some major shops in the centre. As a result, it has slightly fallen from its pedestal and the council need to address thid decline. That said, it is a far cry from Blackpool and still a very nice place to live. It is approx 1.5 miles away from the outskirts of Blackpool south, which is a relatively decent part of Blackpool. Both Lytham and Lytham St Anne's are far enough away from Blackpool Central to never really be impacted by the poverty in Blackpool. Unfortunately, quite a number of drug users and homeless people have found their way into Lytham St Annes and it has become obvious on the streets of the town centre. Both nice places to live and far away enough from Blackpool to never notice it 👍
The council spend STACKS on trying to help these homeless hoards of Junky beggars Hotels/Hostels plus dozens of other services, they're costing more than they create.
The state of decline of this country over the last 20 years is terrifying. I am in my early 50s. I shudder to think what it will look like in another 20 if we do not change course.
Wow!!!! I remember holidays in Blackpool in the 70's as a small Child & have visited many times since with My own kids & I Am shocked beyond belief at the state!! The local Council should hang their heads in shame Billy!! 🫠 It just goes to show, when you go behind the glittery scenes, all that glistens Isn't gold!! Last time I visited with my friend we were shocked at the state on the front! Not been back since, for what it costs for a week in Blackpool for a good hotel, We can go to Egypt for a ten day break, all inclusive!!! If all those empty & run down houses & properties were done up by the council, they would rake in good rents but!! Obviously no ones arsed! Jeeeez! My heart goes out to the decent living folk....... Great video Billy!! You Truly have opened my eyes......Thankyou 🙏 💜
I have seen many youtubers go to the bad areas in this world but what they do is go in the early morning, not this guy. What a legend. And his message touches people, it is touching me.
Central Drive in Blackpool is ranked in the top 5 poorest areas in the UK. Genuinely the back streets of that area are like a war zone. You regularly see shoeless 12 year old children carrying babies and looking after them because their mother is strung out on drugs. It's heartbreaking. The UK is quickly becoming a third world country.
@@DylanBrewerr It's fact. Blackpool has some of the highest levels of social and economic deprivation in the UK. Central Drive, is extremely high. Low income, high unemployment, and poor housing conditions, top 5 in the UK and I see it every day I drive past. Unfortunately, maybe you saying it's not rough, says a lot more about you than you realise.
I hope you can help that last lad out. He spent his time asking for work complaining. Didn’t look drugged up, just down on his luck. I’d happily get him a phone if you could find him again
i don’t mind admitting, i thought these videos were a bit odd at first, but actually they’re really good. important that people see this shit. good work lad.
That was a kind move trying to help him out , he did seem switched on and was looking after himself as best as possible , you could tell he was keeping off the drink and drugs..well done to him and yourself. I hope he gets that break !
I could cry watching this . I have never been a big Blackpool fan …but this is ridiculous.What has happened to our country ?…Why are so many people in the world on drugs…..The Metropolitan hotel has had so called asylum seekers staying in it for years….Very,very sad ……Our country is becoming a third world country ….and we all know why….
I get pissed off watching tv ads to send money abroad when we dont even look after our own people .We have let so many people down .I have worked 14 years in total for 2 councils and they are BRILLIANT ......at wasting money .12 years ago they paid £600 for 2 coats of paint on a door .Great video .
Thanks Billy for highlighting Blackpool it's so sad to see the town going down the pan your more understanding with the homeless etc hats off to you there is a guy who goes around Blackpool on a mobility scooter called Spiceheads on TH-cam he's disgusting with his comments about the homeless and drug users he's a disgrace. Take care Billy.
Thank you for doing this Billy - I recently come across you and I thank you for going to places I would not be brave enough to go to - keep on doing what you are doing exposing what a mess this country is in in the poorer parts - keep safe and I salute you - thanks🇬🇧👍👌
Thanks Billy much appreciated. A new subscriber here. I can not believe how many empty buildings yet they want to build more? How out of touch the Government are and where are the local MP's?
@@bionicnichola9251There was a young autistic lad in Cumbria who was reported to the police by the local parish council for trimming and cleaning the local verges that was left in a mess by the local council. Horrible bullies picking on him for doing something good for his community and himself. I feel for his self esteem him being autistic too. The dirty horrible bast**ds.
What a breath of fresh air, propper independent journalist bringing us real storys and not using people, antagonising people or goading people to slip up an get arrested just for views/likes.
Wow what a change!! I'm from Manchester originally and spent many a happy time at Blackpool as a kid in the 80s. I can't believe what a dump it has become 😢 I love the interviews, it reminds us of how different we all are as Brits but are all in the same boat. Keep up the good work with these videos x
We stayed in Blackpool ( in the hotel built in to the football ground ) for two nights last year. First visit since 1985, when it was still fine and busy and fun. Used to visit when I was a child through the late 1960’s early 1970’s, like thousands of other families. All very good. Now it’s like Billy shows you here. Terrible. Dead. Finished. Unrecognisible . Tragic.
Blackpool has changed so much I've lived here my whole life and it's just got worse and worse it's been destroyed it's no longer anywhere near as good as it used to be
Was their 3 years ago for a couple a nights. Seen a girl lying face down and her mates just sitting near her, went over turned her over just before she threw up, she had taken an abortion pill then went on the piss. Her mate (gay fella) had a big coat on he wouldn’t put it on her for heat. My gf gave her hoodie, the other girl draped it over her shoulders while her legs were vibrating from cold we covered her up and phoned ambulance, one of her mates cleared off . I put her in ambulance as paramedic expected her to climb in alone when she was literally legless, after that her little fairy friend said “you’s can go now” I was fuming I honestly think if we hadn’t turned up she could of died. They were student types not junkies or anything
That sounded terrible. Good job you and your partner were around at the time. Her gay “friend” sounded really selfish and about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. x
Omg 😱 you were her guardian angel that nite 🧚♀️ i wouldnt even have called them friends as you jst wouldnt leave your friend laying on the cold pathway in that state 😢 but good for you helping her out and phoning an ambulance but shame on the paramedics for not even helping her into the ambulance 🤬
The council should of compulsory purchased them rotten bnbs 40 yrs ago ,they have been in that state a long time fkn joke by our blackpool council ,shamefull to be fair .
It's depressing seeing towns and cities across the UK fall into decline. The level of poverty and deprivation is awful. I grew up in a similar environment in a rough area.
Hey Billy, great to see your work, walking around in all weathers and talking to local residents about crime. When I was a kid people used to do that. They were called Police. Cheers mate.
Loved Blackpool back in the 60/ 70's Disco s great, didn't have to pay just walk the Pleasure beach. Hotels a standard. Great shopping. Theatre land rocked.What has happened.😪 We need proper grief and loss support, Youth clubs. House our people first.
When towns and citys all over the Uk look like this we should not be sending a peny to other countries, imagine if it was invested here instead! The sooner Labour are out the better off we will be
Going there as a kid it was spotless the road sweepers were out constantly keeping on top of the rubbish etc. not anymore how the times are changing for the worse. ( depressing reality 😮
Was based in Liverpool Careers Office for the RAF on their Motivational Outreach team and Blackpool was my hardest area. In Toxteth and Moss Side the youngsters can see the the bright lights of the city and the new buildings going up and even though some of their personal situations were horrendous, they can see that there is a way out and a way to prosper if they get their heads down. Whereas in Blackpool they can only see depravity and it has a real effect on their ability to want better for themselves. Some of the nicest, salt of the earth people though and really enjoyed my time there.
I absolutely adore Blackpool been visiting yearly since the 90s ! I’m going on a 4 night stay next week 🤣 It’s got so much potential just need the investment from the government it’s really sad to see the decline but I will always keep coming back I suppose it’s part of the charm ❤️
My Grandad told me Blackpool used to be ‘posh’. And when he’s go there for their family holiday (from Oldham) he’d say it felt like going to another world like the Las Vegas strip or such. Now it’s just a shit hole. Managed decline!
@@Anonymous56657 I mean, the government has decided to let towns like Blackpool slowly rot and die. Slowly but steadily reducing government investment, cutting benefits, reducing housing support. All the while opening the doors to refugees and immigrants to move in there. So I described it as ‘managed decline’. Because it’s by design, not by chance.
Even when the sun is shining, Blackpool is grim, even worse when it’s pissing down. It’s sad how it’s become. And i pray that young lad at the end gets some help. Thanks for the video Billy 👍
Blackpool used to be lovely I remember the 70’s (just about) and now it’s completely depressing, people fighting over bins that they can sit against and beg! It started going down the drain when they brought the refugees over from Kosovo in the early 80’s and now it’s proper f@cked! The drugs problem is off the chart!
Wasn’t the Kosovos the early to mid nineties? I know loads came to a council housing estate called Hag Fold, Atherton between Wigan and Manchester, Apparently a lot of the local girls had babies with those asylum seekers. x
We were in Blackpool Friday and Saturday for a jolly, beautiful weather but got to admit them backstreets are some of the worse decayed I’ve seen, it’s so sad to see as we’ve been coming here since the early 70s and the majority of them backstreets streets are rotting
..awesome vid Billy your a Legend ..respect for being best youtuber you don't make up story's,, your heart n soul are in your youtubing ..you don't put people down . . .your the man keep it up bro
Worrying times billy lad, i appreciate your videos, bringing awareness to these problem areas its like a guide on where not to visit in the uk. Stay safe out there 🙏
Society is crippled, If there,s one person who will bring it to us straight its Billy. Blackpool does look neglected and just left to rot. Shame tbh. Keep it coming Billy lad.
To be fair to Blackpool he did pick the worse possible area to show, most of Blackpool doesn't look like that, he just chose to show the most deprived area possible.
A labour run council for decades. 350 million in debt. Outdated projects before a spade in the ground. Virtue signalling projects by people on £140,000 a year 🤬 next bankrupt council ? Apparently civil service that work from home and the students are going to spend all there spare cash in town daily to save us all ? Absolute clowncillors
@@barnierobin5734 the 350 million mainly comes from 290,000 per child in private care as we have no kids homes and vanity projects by councillors on 150,000 a year
My mate Ashley told me about your videos yesterday... this is the first one I've seen, You're fantastic at what you do, a proper professional job, love the space you allow in your filming too, Ever so sad the state of things, keep up the good work!!
My home town left in 1970 and it was good real good we all thought we were lucky living in Blackpool and to some degree we were, look at old video's of Blackpool it was crowded with happy clean British families having fun for a week. Looks like I missed a bullet had a great life in Australia but still very sad to see the state of Blackpool
When I first move to the UK over 20 years ago, most of us always go to see London, see Buckingham Palace and areas like Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and assume we are in a First World Country. It’s funny the BBC really has No clue how to make real documentaries like this one here to show the realities of Britain. The BBC only shows sports stuff, Politics and stuff about the Royal family, Windsor, Sandringham and who gives a fuck about the rich Royal family. Documentaries like this one real is real, showing the how poorest of Britain have to live. British Politicians and the British Political system in the UK are simply dysfunctional. ,,,,,,Well done to The All or Nothing Podcast with Billy Moore, one of the most educational channels on TH-cam ! ! !
Its ironic that almost every street you went down had a view of a brilliantly lit tower, it must be so demoralising to be living in Blackpool in this day and age, the previous occupants of those big houses on the front must be turning in their graves at the state of it all. Thanks for sharing, and yes, it does appear that Blackpool is dead. We loved going there as a big family to see the lovely lights at Christmas, it was something very exciting that we all looked forward to as November came along....so sad
Totally agree he seemed dead honest and genuine. Good luck to that dude. If you are reading this comment some how I have a phone for you and I’m not to far away reach out dude .
We moved away from Blackpool last year. I’m really shocked by the change, but I am mindful that Central is mostly boarded up due to the rejuvenation. And, just for info: The phone boxes are listed, so they shouldn’t be able to touch them! Thanks for another great video ❤
Man what happened over there in England. Good for you to document this Billy. Likes the accents you do lol... im from Jersey Channel island, contrary to popular belief we are not all millionaries infact I dont know one. The steady rise of food banks and homelessness is becoming more prominant but only just swept under the rug, just. The good thing is there is alot of work here. But if you have medical or mental issues, addiction etc you will sadly find yourself struggling to survive. There are services but you literally need to be put in prisin to access this. My brother who has bounced back now totally found this out. God speed all. We are all in this together. The Starmers of this world and who they work for are the issue. Look up agend 21/30, I believe we should research the enemy of the people and their plans so we can best combat them. ❤ cheers Billy! Brave man. God bless
What an absolute dive Blackpool is now! Why are councils allowing buildings to be sat empty rather than renovating and housing people? No need to build more houses when there are so many empty! Blackpool used to be great in its day…. It’s just full of poverty. I actually thought the woman you interviewed was homeless!
Love these videos, really nice gesture that towards the end 👏 👍 i'm glued to these videos now, you have a great way with the people, and it shows brilliantly on camera, keep up the great work dude ❤
This was a real eye opener, I worked in Blackpool in the summer of 76 on restoration of the Grand Theatre A real buzzing busy fun place to be Look at it Now !! Dereliction of the highest order.. Shame to see
Apparently Marios takeaway(was called something else prior) opposite Funny Girls was linked to this case here.. "It is believed the teenager was the victim of child sexual exploitation, after being groomed by a gang of Asian men. The prosecution at a 2007 trial claimed Charlene's body had been cut up and minced into kebabs in a Blackpool takeaway."
I recall that case. I am not a racist but this is what happens when different cultures arrive. I personally don't want multicultural towns & cities unless they are decent law abiding people that adhere to British rules & way of living. I like traditional UK ways.
@rog-bx2cn It is terrible you feel the need to say you are not racist. That case happened & talking about it does not make you racist. We can & should criticise bad ideas & brutal acts regardless what ethnicity is behind them.
Noncy owner ran funny girls /Charlene kebab shop , was up in crown court for it, lancs cops had a dei female CID run case, it obviously fell apart , he sued them for 100 k he won owns a corner shop now , laffs about it 😢 fact
@@stevemnmeep2296 Actually, originally there were 2 suspects who worked at a takeaway joint; one of them was totally evasive and avoided being interviewed and taking part in a documentary about the case, the other suspect was totally transparent, gave interviews and participated in the documentary, this guy I believe is innocent; the other guy who is hiding has something to hide hence why he is being evasive.
I had less in the 80s but it wasn’t so obvious, now due to social media showing us how the other half lives and what we haven’t got, it can take its toll on some of society. Fully appreciate your time and effort Bill,
Thanks Billy for the coverage. Theres another youtuber doing same down south lts painting a bleak picture of parts of our nation.. Bristol got guys living in caves and one of the biggest population of car and old caravan livers..
What a state Blackpool is in these days. Them big houses could be done up made into decent homes instead of left rotting. The same thing loads of Homeless & addiction. This government needs to be ploughing money into sorting this crisis in our communities, I feel sorry for genuine asylum seekers but it's our own who needs helping first & these videos Billy makes prove it. Brothel's in residential areas what's going on with the authorities allowing this and why do residents accept it. Surely the councillors must report back to their parties what's going on in places. What a total mess our country is in.We are going to see more & more rioting on the streets as people get angrier & angrier with these situations. I hope that lad gets sorted with a job through Billy's help, he's definitely got potential to better himself that lad. Great video again from you Billy
They will be done up but there is such a backlog and the council bids out to housing associations who also have a backlog. So it will take time. Likely no less than 10 years to get anything done and that is only if the council and housing associations have the money to put into it. They can't generate it out of thin air like the government.
They get funding from the government and the coucil tax clearly needs to go to street cleaning. Imagine paying council tax to leave in this place, how much the coucil has made from tourism for years shows either purposeful corruption of intended decline or extremely poor management at the very least. We need better people making the decisions. If they had a influx of money from government from income taxes they could eliminate a lot of homeless people with all the vacant properties. The coucil are still likely saying no incases where private developers want to get planning and would rather have it looking like this
Were not addicted and we just cant find a home the estate agents are really being picky to a point its impossible were rent and deposit ready beautifully furnished we have references but there just isnt housing and were being taken by doctors lawyers anly they can get property
This is what happens when you drive your towns economy entirely on seasonal tourism. With a train ticket from Leeds costing the same price as a flight to France, why on earth would you ever holiday in Blackers
True ^ But again why would u holiday in France when your British they hate us ..And yet our silly Givernment hand French hundreds of millions of euros to stop boats crossing to Britain BUT then French just allow boats to cross ..British Government to blame for that . Hopeless .
Almost all holiday destinations across the Earth base the majority of their income from tourism. Blackpool is no different. Whether it be the Hawaiian islands (some of whom also have pineapple farms as secondary economies), Benidorm or Kissimee, tourist destinations rely on...tourism. Blackpool has suffered like other UK seaside towns thanks to low cost air fares to guaranteed sunshine. It has also failed to invest in quality accomodation. It has also been affected by deindustrialisation of local economies, mass immigration driving down wages, lack of investment, government incompetence...the list goes on. Tragic really.
A few months back I paid 42 quid for a plane ticket from Manchester Airport to Faro Airport in the Algarve, Portugal. Last week I paid 85 quid for a train ticket from Crewe to Euston station in London. Journey time 2 hours. Bloody ridiculous.
@@stevenhull5025 ... Exactly, who in their right mind is going to pay out a fortune to holiday in rainy Blackpool when they can get a decent holiday in the sun in Portugal or Spain for virtually the same price.
It's a crying shame what's become of once proud working class communities up and down the land. This could now be any town or city in the UK. I moved abroad around 13 years ago. I came back to the UK last year for a visit. I was shocked at the changes. Decline everywhere.
seeside towns have always been the same, tourists never see the rough and downsides..ive lived in brighton...looks glorious to the day tripper...spend awhile and the cracks soon show...moved to hastings and exactly the same...some parts you wouldnt want to adventure into after dark...every town/city is the same now..unsafe after dark,low lite street lights, groups of teenagers frightening the locals to death....great video
Billy i really appreciate how you talk too & treat every person you meet. No matter their background story or struggles with addiction, you always treat them with humanity & respect. I hate when people walk pass them & look down their noses at them without stopping to help or just talk. Only for the grace of God do we find ourselves where we are in life. God's speed & stay safe Billy.
Blackpools finished? The whole country is finished.
Finished 😂? We've never had poverty stricken areas before then? It's just been magnifyed on social media nothings changed.
You need to get out more.@@bigprob8744
@@bigprob8744 And which rock have you been living under for the past 10 years?
@@MetalFan10101 I remember the 80s under thatcher, the estate I grew up on looked like Beirut and many more up and down the country
@@bigprob8744 ... So true, many places in the 80s were as rough as hell, also plenty of run down derelict properties back then, also drugs and drink were a problem then just as they are now. Plenty of riots as well due to Thatcher's government, and lots of poverty.
I love the way that you treat people with respect and don't judge them. Well done Billy - clearly a gentleman.
A complete mess.The UK government should be ashamed of themselves.
Why do people keep saying that? I worked out at least 40 yrs ago that not 1 Politician has ANY shame. You wouldn't be able to do the job if you had a conscience or shame or other Human qualities.
They don't care
@@rankobarensic why should they, junkies don't care either.
People need to learn the word accountability
The government no longer works for the ordinary British man/woman. They serve the oligarchs of this country first and foremost.
I'm 63 yrs old I used to love going to Blackpool as a child and adult I have NEVER known it to be scruffy and filthy as it is now.. Blackpool council should be ashamed of their own..it's becoming that bad it will be wiped off. The map..we always as kids looked forward to our dad returning home from the Navy and taking a family of 8 to see the lights buy rock and candyfloss.still love it to this day ..PULL YOUR FINGERS OUT BLACKPOOL COUNCIL GET OFF YOUR ARSES AND GET YOUR OWN SORTED OUT BEFORE YOUR TAKEN OFF THE MAP..IM SHOCKED TO SEE DOWN THOSE BACK STREETS...THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO
The council haven't got the money, blame funding cuts.
@@mrsbendychicken Blackpool council spent £23,000,000 on the tram lines going up to the train station, which by the way most people living here didn't want. Also now that Uber taxis have been allowed into Blackpool and the trams going to the train station it's fair to say the council has killed the taxi profession off in Blackpool. If you add up what they are spending in Talbot Road and Bonney Street it's not far off a billion pounds in total. They are an awful, greedy, stupid bunch of people who are destroying this place I love.
@@davejohnson5709 I'm not local, presuming you are so will know more about Blackpool. I guess Uber is more or less everywhere now and yes putting taxis out of business. Tho tram lines? For tourists or have the council have decided to go back in time?
@@mrsbendychicken I've lived in Cleveleys for over 8 years now and on balance I like it here. I'm about 6 miles from Blackpool tower just in the Blackpool borough. But regardless of them being Tories or Labour, the council/MPs here really let us down. Everything they do is for the holiday makers, to a point I accept they must accommodate the holiday maker. But also look after the people who live and work here. I mentioned that the council are killing off the taxis but also opening the Holiday Inn hotel in Talbot Road which Blackpool council own is directly competing with the local hotels and guest houses. If you look at the new branded hotels in the Talbot Road area and the ones that are being built in the next few years, they are going to put some many local businesses out of business.
Here's another thing... They closed Derby Baths down in the 90s and replaced it with nothing. To this day it's just a large abandoned piece of land next to the Grand hotel. Really sad to see this happening. Read everyday online people saying what a dump Blackpool is now and they are at least half right but it doesn't have to be like this. Fingers crossed one day we get a council with brains and integrity.
I have been to Blackpool many times over the all my family lives there no way I could live there after living in Bournemouth for over 40 years but on the positive side you do get your money's worth people our lovely but the place is so dark and depressing especially away from the sea front sad to see ❤
Look at old films of Blackpool in the 70s and 80s and before …
Our whole country has been changed beyond belief in one mans lifetime.
😔
Some of the country looked 10x worse than it does today. It was all industrial, half-built buildings left due to money or old estates half knocked down waiting for new ones.
People like to think old times were better, when in real reality they weren’t.
@@gazzy9136 in reality they were .
No fatties, no druggies, no unemployment.
More community, more family units.
Less money, less crap food, less booze.
Less is more .
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@@gazzy9136no it didn't .......don't know where you were brought up but lots /most urban areas all over the uk were still in good nick.....family's lived in these places and had pride in them they weren't broken up into flats bedsits....they were taken care of ....buy to let has been the death of so many places like this....coucils should have been spending our money on our country on the up keep of paths roads litter bits the little parks at the end of streets lighting policing .....not spending it on randoms coming into our country ....labour aways lets Victorian / Edwardian areas rot so they can declare it derelict and put compulsory purchase orders in place then get their mates in to built more little box type future slums.........been doing it for years....
@@gazzy9136massively disagree. It’s changed beyond compare. And not for the better.
I cried when the last young man was talking about a job, Billy was going to give him a contact number and the young lad didn’t even have a phone. What a horrible, desperate situation to be in, most of us don’t know how lucky we are.
I live just down the road from Blackpool.
Immigrants who are brought up here from the South Coast and dumped in the town actually complain that Blackpool is worse than where they come from.
I'm not joking.
The foreigner's don't care they get free money to buy drugs.
that's a lot of black mould on them houses...a killer
What a fvckin shame for em hey
😂
@@tonyengland5632foreign aid isn’t the problem. 14 years of a Tory austerity government and working people not being paid a fair wage is the biggest issue.
Blackpool is an absolute catastrophe. I have lived just outside of Blackpool for 20 odd years. I have worked professionally amongst the people in these areas of extreme poverty and deprivation for the duration, until my recent retirement. I could tell you stories and show you places in this town that most people wouldnt believe or have never experienced. Blackpool is the result of over 30 years of local and national government neglect. You have barely scratched the surface here Bill, but this video is a great eyeopener for those who may think Blackpool is a lovely place to visit. Its not. Its a tragic shithole with unacceptable levels of crime and substance abuse. I have always said to people that, of all the places i have lived and worked, Blackpool is the one place where you could turn up in desperate need of help or human kindness, and be guaranteed that someone will take advantage of you due to their own desperation. It really is dog eat dog on the streets of this town. Strangely enough, as with most seaside towns, the surrounding areas are quite affluent and pleasant places to live. The people who live in theae areas (Bispham, Cleveleys, Poulton etc) dont go to Blackpool to spend money because the council have engineered the whole place to benefit tourists who only visit for maybe 6-7 months of the year, and never venture away from the promenade. As such, the town is like the wild west for the rest of the year, with no prospects of work for those who live there. I live 20 mins walk away from north shore yet my area is a million miles away in terms of its appearance and its inhabitants. The town is an absolute blight on the Fylde coast and I seriously pity and sympathise with some of the families that have no choice but to live there through circumstances out of their control. A truly sad indictment on the current state of this shithole island and the capitalist greed of those who look to exploit the most vulnerable of society.
@@iangwynne77 I am going to be moving soon please can you tell me what is Lithium, Saint Annes like
@@jillkew6800 Lytham and Lytham St Anne's are quite different places. They are both a fair distance away from Blackpool on the south of the Fylde coast and neither are linked by the tram network.
Both places were considered to be much more affluent and well to do than its poorer neighbours in Blackpool. Lytham is indeed very affluent with a beautiful town centre and plenty of lovely shops and restaurants. It is a highly sought after location and remains the most expensive part of the Fylde coast to reside. As such, there are far lower crime rates and it is a very well kept town.
Lytham St Anne's used to hold a similar status but has seen a decline over the last 10 years. Drugs and HMO's have started to have the usual effect on the town, along with the closure of some major shops in the centre. As a result, it has slightly fallen from its pedestal and the council need to address thid decline. That said, it is a far cry from Blackpool and still a very nice place to live. It is approx 1.5 miles away from the outskirts of Blackpool south, which is a relatively decent part of Blackpool. Both Lytham and Lytham St Anne's are far enough away from Blackpool Central to never really be impacted by the poverty in Blackpool. Unfortunately, quite a number of drug users and homeless people have found their way into Lytham St Annes and it has become obvious on the streets of the town centre. Both nice places to live and far away enough from Blackpool to never notice it 👍
The council spend thousands painting rainbow flags on zebra crossings while the rest of Blackpool goes to S**T
The council spend STACKS on trying to help these homeless hoards of Junky beggars Hotels/Hostels plus dozens of other services, they're costing more than they create.
I know what your saying mate the true England
@@gavincardy8458totally agree but rainbows are absolutely waste of money
That backpool
The state of decline of this country over the last 20 years is terrifying. I am in my early 50s. I shudder to think what it will look like in another 20 if we do not change course.
Agreed, it's such a worry
I hope that last guys finds a job and gets back on his feet. Our government should be ashamed
Nothing to do with the government ,its drugs !
Im the guy sleeping in the underpass... Trust me the last guy is full of shit.
He don't even sleep rough trust me...
Wow!!!!
I remember holidays in Blackpool in the 70's as a small Child & have visited many times since with My own kids & I Am shocked beyond belief at the state!!
The local Council should hang their heads in shame Billy!! 🫠
It just goes to show, when you go behind the glittery scenes, all that glistens Isn't gold!!
Last time I visited with my friend we were shocked at the state on the front! Not been back since, for what it costs for a week in Blackpool for a good hotel, We can go to Egypt for a ten day break, all inclusive!!! If all those empty & run down houses & properties were done up by the council, they would rake in good rents but!! Obviously no ones arsed! Jeeeez! My heart goes out to the decent living folk....... Great video Billy!! You Truly have opened my eyes......Thankyou 🙏 💜
The uk gets more depressing by the day 😡
@@georgegeorge4921 it's called capitalism and neo liberalism,need back to a people's party that doesn't put greed and theft first
Look at different videos ie country side fill your feed with that type of topic and it might shift the negative feelings.
Or self create vision of views to replace voids in moments of dire life
@@stephenkelly2779 ... There is no such party, never was and never will be. Power corrupts absolutely, of that you can be sure.
The UK gets more depressing by the day you say, well that it is, I WONDER WHY
I have seen many youtubers go to the bad areas in this world but what they do is go in the early morning, not this guy. What a legend. And his message touches people, it is touching me.
I agree Billy is a legend but don’t forget he can also dismantle most people unlike a lot of TH-camrs 😂
Central Drive in Blackpool is ranked in the top 5 poorest areas in the UK. Genuinely the back streets of that area are like a war zone. You regularly see shoeless 12 year old children carrying babies and looking after them because their mother is strung out on drugs. It's heartbreaking. The UK is quickly becoming a third world country.
Lived on ribble
All by design they hate the british.
Wow!
Stop waffling mate, it’s not even that rough
@@DylanBrewerr It's fact. Blackpool has some of the highest levels of social and economic deprivation in the UK. Central Drive, is extremely high. Low income, high unemployment, and poor housing conditions, top 5 in the UK and I see it every day I drive past. Unfortunately, maybe you saying it's not rough, says a lot more about you than you realise.
I hope you can help that last lad out. He spent his time asking for work complaining. Didn’t look drugged up, just down on his luck. I’d happily get him a phone if you could find him again
@DemolitionManzwhat’s his name, so I can look him up. How do you know him?
i don’t mind admitting, i thought these videos were a bit odd at first, but actually they’re really good. important that people see this shit. good work lad.
Homeless people in a video that showed rows of empty houses too, only in England
They're empty because they are condemned, they are going to be cleared.
You are a good man Billy God bless you in this day and age there should be nobody living on the streets
That was a kind move trying to help him out , he did seem switched on and was looking after himself as best as possible , you could tell he was keeping off the drink and drugs..well done to him and yourself. I hope he gets that break !
I could cry watching this . I have never been a big Blackpool fan …but this is ridiculous.What has happened to our country ?…Why are so many people in the world on drugs…..The Metropolitan hotel has had so called asylum seekers staying in it for years….Very,very sad ……Our country is becoming a third world country ….and we all know why….
By design
It is by design!
Of course this is the plan.. its the metropole hotel
Already is 3rd world
Good old multicultural hey
I get pissed off watching tv ads to send money abroad when we dont even look after our own people .We have let so many people down .I have worked 14 years in total for 2 councils and they are BRILLIANT ......at wasting money .12 years ago they paid £600 for 2 coats of paint on a door .Great video .
Thank you for your fantastic work. Exposing the state our country has become.
I live in Blackpool.
Thanks for this
👌
Thanks Billy for highlighting Blackpool it's so sad to see the town going down the pan your more understanding with the homeless etc hats off to you there is a guy who goes around Blackpool on a mobility scooter called Spiceheads on TH-cam he's disgusting with his comments about the homeless and drug users he's a disgrace.
Take care Billy.
My heart gos out to these decent people who cant move out . ❤
the rain just adds to the depressiveness of the place
But cleans the streets I love rain
Looks like a scene from Gears of War
Thank you for doing this Billy - I recently come across you and I thank you for going to places I would not be brave enough to go to - keep on doing what you are doing exposing what a mess this country is in in the poorer parts - keep safe and I salute you - thanks🇬🇧👍👌
I've seen prettier war zones.
I literally have. Parts of Croatia in 1991 looked better than this.
And you come out
Thank you Billy for your truth.
That place is soul destroying
Thanks Billy much appreciated. A new subscriber here. I can not believe how many empty buildings yet they want to build more? How out of touch the Government are and where are the local MP's?
They're empty because they are going to be demolished.
Slowly dying towns and cities all seems by design
Fact. Even in very clean beautiful areas they seem to be deliberately not cutting verges etc.
@@bionicnichola9251There was a young autistic lad in Cumbria who was reported to the police by the local parish council for trimming and cleaning the local verges that was left in a mess by the local council. Horrible bullies picking on him for doing something good for his community and himself. I feel for his self esteem him being autistic too. The dirty horrible bast**ds.
Stumble steamer stammer will drive the final nail into these places in due course.
It is
Blackpool aint dying when it still brings thousands people and tourists in each year
What a breath of fresh air, propper independent journalist bringing us real storys and not using people, antagonising people or goading people to slip up an get arrested just for views/likes.
Wow what a change!! I'm from Manchester originally and spent many a happy time at Blackpool as a kid in the 80s. I can't believe what a dump it has become 😢
I love the interviews, it reminds us of how different we all are as Brits but are all in the same boat.
Keep up the good work with these videos x
I'm from Derby & I've been to Blackpool maybe 4 times... I had no idea it was like this now! 😮😢😢😢... Another great video! ❤
We stayed in Blackpool ( in the hotel built in to the football ground ) for two nights last year. First visit since 1985, when it was still fine and busy and fun. Used to visit when I was a child through the late 1960’s early 1970’s, like thousands of other families. All very good. Now it’s like Billy shows you here. Terrible. Dead. Finished. Unrecognisible
. Tragic.
VERY SAD
Blackpool has changed so much I've lived here my whole life and it's just got worse and worse it's been destroyed it's no longer anywhere near as good as it used to be
Lived in Blackpool all my life. Yeh it is mad, nice to see a video showing it
Was their 3 years ago for a couple a nights. Seen a girl lying face down and her mates just sitting near her, went over turned her over just before she threw up, she had taken an abortion pill then went on the piss. Her mate (gay fella) had a big coat on he wouldn’t put it on her for heat.
My gf gave her hoodie, the other girl draped it over her shoulders while her legs were vibrating from cold we covered her up and phoned ambulance, one of her mates cleared off . I put her in ambulance as paramedic expected her to climb in alone when she was literally legless, after that her little fairy friend said “you’s can go now” I was fuming I honestly think if we hadn’t turned up she could of died. They were student types not junkies or anything
Wow 😮
That sounded terrible. Good job you and your partner were around at the time. Her gay “friend” sounded really selfish and about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. x
Dangerous place
Omg 😱 you were her guardian angel that nite 🧚♀️ i wouldnt even have called them friends as you jst wouldnt leave your friend laying on the cold pathway in that state 😢 but good for you helping her out and phoning an ambulance but shame on the paramedics for not even helping her into the ambulance 🤬
Very very sad
THEY DON'T SHOW THIS ON THE
BBC
ABC
The council should of compulsory purchased them rotten bnbs 40 yrs ago ,they have been in that state a long time fkn joke by our blackpool council ,shamefull to be fair .
Didn't you listen to what he said in the video?
Be filled with illegals
most, if not all the run down towns and cities n the country are run by Labour
SHOULD HAVE NOT OF
You can't interchange have and of. One is a verb!
It's depressing seeing towns and cities across the UK fall into decline. The level of poverty and deprivation is awful. I grew up in a similar environment in a rough area.
Hey Billy, great to see your work, walking around in all weathers and talking to local residents about crime. When I was a kid people used to do that. They were called Police. Cheers mate.
Blackpool council need to invest and support more in the inner town than the seafront it’s a right mess. Top video Billy
Hope that last lad gets a job 🤞
If I was looking for someone I’d definitely take him on
@DemolitionManz and has he done? Tell me!plz
@DemolitionManzgo on, what’s he done?
@DemolitionManzeasy money...
Get him some sandpaper he can become a window cleaner
Loved Blackpool back in the 60/ 70's Disco s great, didn't have to pay just walk the Pleasure beach. Hotels a standard. Great shopping. Theatre land rocked.What has happened.😪 We need proper grief and loss support, Youth clubs. House our people first.
Looks lovely Billy.
I’ve just booked 2 weeks at the Allandale hotel for me and my family next summer 👍🏼
All inclusive?
Have a belter
😳😂😂
Thank you, that was a good laugh hahaha
Does it include a full English breakfast??
When towns and citys all over the Uk look like this we should not be sending a peny to other countries, imagine if it was invested here instead! The sooner Labour are out the better off we will be
Lab/Con two cheeks of the same stinking corrupt ass unfortunately,Both being controlled by the dark forces above!!
The forgotten town Labour will flood that town with more immigration
Yes
Plenty of housing so no need for 5 star luxury hotel rooms
They wouldn't live there it's all 5 star hotel,s
@lucysnowden8900 probably right unless the government do them up for them
Don't blame Labour, the Conservatives done bugger all to stop it in their 14 years in power.
Going there as a kid it was spotless the road sweepers were out constantly keeping on top of the rubbish etc. not anymore how the times are changing for the worse. ( depressing reality 😮
The road sweepers are still out constantly, out early in the mornings cleaning Blackpool up before the day starts.
Was based in Liverpool Careers Office for the RAF on their Motivational Outreach team and Blackpool was my hardest area. In Toxteth and Moss Side the youngsters can see the the bright lights of the city and the new buildings going up and even though some of their personal situations were horrendous, they can see that there is a way out and a way to prosper if they get their heads down. Whereas in Blackpool they can only see depravity and it has a real effect on their ability to want better for themselves.
Some of the nicest, salt of the earth people though and really enjoyed my time there.
Wow!
I absolutely adore Blackpool been visiting yearly since the 90s ! I’m going on a 4 night stay next week 🤣
It’s got so much potential just need the investment from the government it’s really sad to see the decline but I will always keep coming back I suppose it’s part of the charm ❤️
My Grandad told me Blackpool used to be ‘posh’. And when he’s go there for their family holiday (from Oldham) he’d say it felt like going to another world like the Las Vegas strip or such.
Now it’s just a shit hole.
Managed decline!
What do you mean managed decline?
@@Anonymous56657 I mean, the government has decided to let towns like Blackpool slowly rot and die.
Slowly but steadily reducing government investment, cutting benefits, reducing housing support. All the while opening the doors to refugees and immigrants to move in there.
So I described it as ‘managed decline’. Because it’s by design, not by chance.
@@Anonymous56657 just Google the term. It's a deliberate choice by governments to stop investing in places they think aren't strategically important.
@@Anonymous56657deliberately let go to ruin. What did you think it meant?
@@johnnunn8688 Yeah, but why? Why would they do that?
Even when the sun is shining, Blackpool is grim, even worse when it’s pissing down. It’s sad how it’s become. And i pray that young lad at the end gets some help. Thanks for the video Billy 👍
Blackpool used to be lovely I remember the 70’s (just about) and now it’s completely depressing, people fighting over bins that they can sit against and beg! It started going down the drain when they brought the refugees over from Kosovo in the early 80’s and now it’s proper f@cked! The drugs problem is off the chart!
Wasn’t the Kosovos the early to mid nineties? I know loads came to a council housing estate called Hag Fold, Atherton between Wigan and Manchester, Apparently a lot of the local girls had babies with those asylum seekers. x
Kosovo wasnt even a thing in the 80s
@@sarahwardell7617 I know, it was Yugoslavia. They were ethnically Albanian I think. Late nineties when the war started, it seems longer than that.
@@missmuffet38747
@@sarahwardell7617 well they still housed them in whythenshaw And Blackpool among other places,I didn’t imagine it,
Love this channel could watch all day
It’s a shame you can’t get the national tv to see this and shame the government into action stay safe stay well all xx love from london
They don't care😮
Lived her for 47 years and witnessed a decline in the town. The problem boils down to the government, this is most towns in the UK now unfortunately.
We were in Blackpool Friday and Saturday for a jolly, beautiful weather but got to admit them backstreets are some of the worse decayed I’ve seen, it’s so sad to see as we’ve been coming here since the early 70s and the majority of them backstreets streets are rotting
18:48 if you can contact this lad I will buy him a phone.
God bless you, you're so kind ❤ and thoughtful
We need more people to help them like u the way forward is not to rely on the government I wish I could help the young lad
How will he charge it and how will he buy the SIM card ?
@@griswald7156 there are sources
..awesome vid Billy your a Legend ..respect for being best youtuber you don't make up story's,, your heart n soul are in your youtubing ..you don't put people down . . .your the man keep it up bro
Nice one Billy lad, love your channel, up the toffies
Beyond depressing such a far cry from what a thriving community it once was
Worrying times billy lad, i appreciate your videos, bringing awareness to these problem areas its like a guide on where not to visit in the uk. Stay safe out there 🙏
Society is crippled, If there,s one person who will bring it to us straight its Billy. Blackpool does look neglected and just left to rot. Shame tbh. Keep it coming Billy lad.
To be fair to Blackpool he did pick the worse possible area to show, most of Blackpool doesn't look like that, he just chose to show the most deprived area possible.
@@martinwebb1681That's the whole point of his vids.
Really enjoying these videos Billy, thank you.
A labour run council for decades. 350 million in debt. Outdated projects before a spade in the ground. Virtue signalling projects by people on £140,000 a year 🤬 next bankrupt council ? Apparently civil service that work from home and the students are going to spend all there spare cash in town daily to save us all ? Absolute clowncillors
Where did the councils get their cash from for the last 14 years?
@@barnierobin5734 the 350 million mainly comes from 290,000 per child in private care as we have no kids homes and vanity projects by councillors on 150,000 a year
My mate Ashley told me about your videos yesterday... this is the first one I've seen, You're fantastic at what you do, a proper professional job, love the space you allow in your filming too, Ever so sad the state of things, keep up the good work!!
My home town left in 1970 and it was good real good we all thought we were lucky living in Blackpool and to some degree we were, look at old video's of Blackpool it was crowded with happy clean British families having fun for a week. Looks like I missed a bullet had a great life in Australia but still very sad to see the state of Blackpool
I know it’s so sad 😢 at least Fleetwood is still beautiful
Top man Billy, you’ve a good heart mate.
When I first move to the UK over 20 years ago, most of us always go to see London, see Buckingham Palace and areas like Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and assume we are in a First World Country.
It’s funny the BBC really has No clue how to make real documentaries like this one here to show the realities of Britain.
The BBC only shows sports stuff, Politics and stuff about the Royal family, Windsor, Sandringham and who gives a fuck about the rich Royal family.
Documentaries like this one real is real, showing the how poorest of Britain have to live. British Politicians and the British Political system in the UK are simply dysfunctional.
,,,,,,Well done to The All or Nothing Podcast with Billy Moore, one of the most educational channels on TH-cam ! ! !
Fuk the BBC, not paid tv licence once in 50 years. Stopped watching msm, tv & news 7 years ago.
Its ironic that almost every street you went down had a view of a brilliantly lit tower, it must be so demoralising to be living in Blackpool in this day and age, the previous occupants of those big houses on the front must be turning in their graves at the state of it all. Thanks for sharing, and yes, it does appear that Blackpool is dead. We loved going there as a big family to see the lovely lights at Christmas, it was something very exciting that we all looked forward to as November came along....so sad
That actually looks like hell on earth
To be honest is becoming a regular sight up and down the country.utter shame.thanks for the vid.👍
Watched a podcast about your life awhile ago and recently stumbled onto your channel. Gotta say loving the content and the honesty, keep it up bro 🙏💪🏻
Get the last fella a job please Bill. ❤
Totally agree he seemed dead honest and genuine. Good luck to that dude. If you are reading this comment some how I have a phone for you and I’m not to far away reach out dude .
Why don't u get him one
We moved away from Blackpool last year. I’m really shocked by the change, but I am mindful that Central is mostly boarded up due to the rejuvenation. And, just for info: The phone boxes are listed, so they shouldn’t be able to touch them! Thanks for another great video ❤
Man what happened over there in England. Good for you to document this Billy. Likes the accents you do lol... im from Jersey Channel island, contrary to popular belief we are not all millionaries infact I dont know one. The steady rise of food banks and homelessness is becoming more prominant but only just swept under the rug, just. The good thing is there is alot of work here. But if you have medical or mental issues, addiction etc you will sadly find yourself struggling to survive. There are services but you literally need to be put in prisin to access this. My brother who has bounced back now totally found this out. God speed all. We are all in this together. The Starmers of this world and who they work for are the issue. Look up agend 21/30, I believe we should research the enemy of the people and their plans so we can best combat them. ❤ cheers Billy! Brave man. God bless
Very true words ❤
Loving these videos, getting in towns and city’s and showing the good and bad.
What an absolute dive Blackpool is now! Why are councils allowing buildings to be sat empty rather than renovating and housing people? No need to build more houses when there are so many empty! Blackpool used to be great in its day…. It’s just full of poverty. I actually thought the woman you interviewed was homeless!
Totally agree. Where ever there is an empty house it could take someone off the streets.
Love these videos, really nice gesture that towards the end 👏 👍 i'm glued to these videos now, you have a great way with the people, and it shows brilliantly on camera, keep up the great work dude ❤
This was a real eye opener,
I worked in Blackpool in the summer of 76 on restoration of the Grand Theatre
A real buzzing busy fun place to be
Look at it Now !!
Dereliction of the highest order..
Shame to see
Everything is boarded up, waiting for the place to decline so much the property prices drop & are bought for pennies then gentrified.
Apparently Marios takeaway(was called something else prior) opposite Funny Girls was linked to this case here..
"It is believed the teenager was the victim of child sexual exploitation, after being groomed by a gang of Asian men. The prosecution at a 2007 trial claimed Charlene's body had been cut up and minced into kebabs in a Blackpool takeaway."
I recall that case. I am not a racist but this is what happens when different cultures arrive. I personally don't want multicultural towns & cities unless they are decent law abiding people that adhere to British rules & way of living. I like traditional UK ways.
@rog-bx2cn It is terrible you feel the need to say you are not racist. That case happened & talking about it does not make you racist. We can & should criticise bad ideas & brutal acts regardless what ethnicity is behind them.
The culprit was NOT Asian,Dunce.
Noncy owner ran funny girls /Charlene kebab shop , was up in crown court for it, lancs cops had a dei female CID run case, it obviously fell apart , he sued them for 100 k he won owns a corner shop now , laffs about it 😢 fact
@@stevemnmeep2296 Actually, originally there were 2 suspects who worked at a takeaway joint; one of them was totally evasive and avoided being interviewed and taking part in a documentary about the case, the other suspect was totally transparent, gave interviews and participated in the documentary, this guy I believe is innocent; the other guy who is hiding has something to hide hence why he is being evasive.
I had less in the 80s but it wasn’t so obvious, now due to social media showing us how the other half lives and what we haven’t got, it can take its toll on some of society.
Fully appreciate your time and effort Bill,
Thanks Billy for the coverage. Theres another youtuber doing same down south lts painting a bleak picture of parts of our nation.. Bristol got guys living in caves and one of the biggest population of car and old caravan livers..
Look at those houses, the architecture. Those were once lovely homes.
What a state Blackpool is in these days. Them big houses could be done up made into decent homes instead of left rotting. The same thing loads of Homeless & addiction. This government needs to be ploughing money into sorting this crisis in our communities, I feel sorry for genuine asylum seekers but it's our own who needs helping first & these videos Billy makes prove it. Brothel's in residential areas what's going on with the authorities allowing this and why do residents accept it. Surely the councillors must report back to their parties what's going on in places. What a total mess our country is in.We are going to see more & more rioting on the streets as people get angrier & angrier with these situations. I hope that lad gets sorted with a job through Billy's help, he's definitely got potential to better himself that lad. Great video again from you Billy
They will be done up but there is such a backlog and the council bids out to housing associations who also have a backlog. So it will take time. Likely no less than 10 years to get anything done and that is only if the council and housing associations have the money to put into it. They can't generate it out of thin air like the government.
They get funding from the government and the coucil tax clearly needs to go to street cleaning. Imagine paying council tax to leave in this place, how much the coucil has made from tourism for years shows either purposeful corruption of intended decline or extremely poor management at the very least. We need better people making the decisions. If they had a influx of money from government from income taxes they could eliminate a lot of homeless people with all the vacant properties. The coucil are still likely saying no incases where private developers want to get planning and would rather have it looking like this
@@rachshaw3672 sounds like you got it all worked out Prime Minister.
Were not addicted and we just cant find a home the estate agents are really being picky to a point its impossible were rent and deposit ready beautifully furnished we have references but there just isnt housing and were being taken by doctors lawyers anly they can get property
Whats the point in growth if you can't sustain what you got
But lets send billions to the Ukraine???
12.7 Billion so far
Yes the begging zelensky who is super rich….
Our money
This is what happens when you drive your towns economy entirely on seasonal tourism. With a train ticket from Leeds costing the same price as a flight to France, why on earth would you ever holiday in Blackers
True ^ But again why would u holiday in France when your British they hate us ..And yet our silly Givernment hand French hundreds of millions of euros to stop boats crossing to Britain BUT then French just allow boats to cross ..British Government to blame for that . Hopeless .
Almost all holiday destinations across the Earth base the majority of their income from tourism. Blackpool is no different. Whether it be the Hawaiian islands (some of whom also have pineapple farms as secondary economies), Benidorm or Kissimee, tourist destinations rely on...tourism.
Blackpool has suffered like other UK seaside towns thanks to low cost air fares to guaranteed sunshine. It has also failed to invest in quality accomodation. It has also been affected by deindustrialisation of local economies, mass immigration driving down wages, lack of investment, government incompetence...the list goes on. Tragic really.
@@SimonLloydGuitar Agreed. I defo simplified my response. Thanks for adding better context
A few months back I paid 42 quid for a plane ticket from Manchester Airport to Faro Airport in the Algarve, Portugal. Last week I paid 85 quid for a train ticket from Crewe to Euston station in London. Journey time 2 hours. Bloody ridiculous.
@@stevenhull5025 ... Exactly, who in their right mind is going to pay out a fortune to holiday in rainy Blackpool when they can get a decent holiday in the sun in Portugal or Spain for virtually the same price.
Great informative content keep up great work 💯
It's a crying shame what's become of once proud working class communities up and down the land. This could now be any town or city in the UK. I moved abroad around 13 years ago. I came back to the UK last year for a visit. I was shocked at the changes. Decline everywhere.
Wow!
They should have Homeless Pods with toilet and shower and on site Support Workers?
You can get a phone for ten pounds?
I live in a small coastal town called Fleetwood right next to blackpool it’s so much better here it’s beautiful
seeside towns have always been the same, tourists never see the rough and downsides..ive lived in brighton...looks glorious to the day tripper...spend awhile and the cracks soon show...moved to hastings and exactly the same...some parts you wouldnt want to adventure into after dark...every town/city is the same now..unsafe after dark,low lite street lights, groups of teenagers frightening the locals to death....great video
And the government say there's a housing shortage?
Billy i really appreciate how you talk too & treat every person you meet.
No matter their background story or struggles with addiction, you always treat them with humanity & respect.
I hate when people walk pass them & look down their noses at them without stopping to help or just talk.
Only for the grace of God do we find ourselves where we are in life.
God's speed & stay safe Billy.
People should realise not only northerners it's Midlands and southerners who prefer blackpool.letting the place go down like this is ridiculous.
Nobody prefers Blackpool now
You won't see many Southerners going to Blackpool, midlands yes but definitely not many Southerners.
Always truthfull thanks great vlog
I have a shop in Blackpool. Many of the back streets are in a sad state. Loads of properties owned by London based landlords left to rack and ruin.
So sad I used to go Blackpool for my holidays and memories are of it being like an enchanted place.
It boils my pi55 that if you don't speak the Queens and come over on a dinghy, you will be provided with everything..
Why? Do you not agree with legal immigration and asylum?
Because thats the only people who get provided with anything.