Cleveleys has changed over the years, and one thing that is hard to miss is the choice of places to enjoy a coffee, meet friends, have a meal or spend an evening out. But it raises an interesting question: have we got enough cafes and bars, or would we like to see more?

Take a walk through the town and there is plenty to choose from. Traditional cafes sit alongside coffee shops, bakeries and places offering something a little different. The bar scene has also developed, with traditional pubs, independent micropubs, cocktail bars and venues offering music and entertainment.

Places such as Decades, The Shipwreck, The Coffee Barn, Backstage and The Vault are examples of the different experiences available, alongside many other local businesses serving residents and visitors.

So is more always better?

New openings can bring fresh energy, create jobs, fill empty premises and give people another reason to visit Cleveleys. A new independent cafe, a relaxed wine bar, a family-friendly restaurant or somewhere offering live entertainment could all add something to the town.

But there is another side to the conversation. Every cafe and bar needs customers, especially outside the busy summer season. More competition can make life harder for businesses already working hard to keep their doors open. Perhaps the answer is not simply more venues, but more variety and more reasons to use the places we already have.

We should also ask ourselves whether we support our existing independents often enough. It is easy to say we want a thriving high street, but that only happens when people choose to spend some of their time and money locally.

Now we want to hear from you.

Do you think Cleveleys has enough cafes, coffee shops, pubs and bars? Would you welcome more, and if so, what is missing? Perhaps you would like a specialist coffee shop, a traditional pub, a family-friendly evening venue, a wine bar, somewhere with regular live music, or something completely different.

And tell us this: are there places already here that you think deserve more local support?

Let's keep this friendly and constructive. This is not about knocking any business. It is about finding out what residents want and how we can help Cleveleys remain a lively, welcoming town.

Have your say in the comments below. Cleveleys is our town, so what would make its cafe and bar scene even better?