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BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Chorley Yarrow Vale Country Park parking charge plan fears voiced
Plans to introduce parking charges at a Lancashire beauty spot could increase congestion in the area and be "devastating" for a nearby garden centre, staff at the business have Council is considering its car parking options for Yarrow Valley Country Park, which lies only a five-minute walk away from Birkacre Garden the country park to bring in parking charges, Birkacre's managing director Steve Ainscough believes many visitors would use his company's free car park and the road outside, something which he said would create "a hazard".Chorley Council said no final decisions had been made and urged residents and businesses to respond to ongoing consultation. Mr Ainscough told BBC Radio Lancashire: "When it is busy we have overflow parking on the road. "This will add to that congestion on the road. Also it will also push our customers on the road or they will decide not to come at all."Put simply, he said: "Everyone is going to be cheesed off."It is going to be a hazard... and the potential impact on us could be devastating."Gayle Wootton, director of planning and property at Chorley Council, said the local authority understood that any proposed changes to parking rules can raise concerns, particularly when charges may be added: "The proposals currently under consultation aim to manage parking more effectively across the borough, support long-stay parking needs, and ensure spaces are available for those who need them the most. "No final decisions have been made, and we strongly encourage residents and businesses to take part in the consultation and share their views. "All feedback will be considered before changes are introduced." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
War memorial restored in time for VE Day events
Work is being carried out to help restore a town's war memorial in time for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May. The restoration efforts at Astley Park in Chorley, Lancashire, will help preserve the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts around the world. Some names on the Portland Limestone panels have become faded and difficult to read in recent years. Chorley Council has worked together with a local stonemason and a historian, Chorley Remembers project manager Steve Williams. The restoration work will see all 15 stone panels being replaced. Mr Williams said: "We must never forget the service and sacrifice of those named on the memorial. "The work on the memorial, with the names highlighted in gold letters, will ensure that the fallen will be on display for many more years to come." Gayle Wootton, head of property and planning at Chorley Council, said: "Adding the names of these brave service personnel to the newly restored civic war memorial is a poignant moment for our community." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Chorley Borough Council
BBC News
05-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Chorley war memorial to be restored for VE Day 80th anniversary
Work is being carried out to help restore a town's war memorial in time for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 restoration efforts at Astley Park in Chorley, Lancashire, will help preserve the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts around the names on the Portland Limestone panels have become faded and difficult to read in recent Council has worked together with a local stonemason and a historian, Chorley Remembers project manager Steve Williams. The restoration work will see all 15 stone panels being Williams said: "We must never forget the service and sacrifice of those named on the memorial. "The work on the memorial, with the names highlighted in gold letters, will ensure that the fallen will be on display for many more years to come."Gayle Wootton, head of property and planning at Chorley Council, said: "Adding the names of these brave service personnel to the newly restored civic war memorial is a poignant moment for our community." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Chorley market toilets flushed with success at annual loo awards
A council has won its ninth successive award for running the best toilets in the Council took the Loo Of The Year prize for the conveniences at Chorley Market for the ninth time in a row. Chorley Council's Deputy Leader, Peter Wilson, said: "We are delighted, we have quality facilities - it's great to receive another award to show this is no flash in the pan."The toilets were upgraded as part of a £600,000 refurbishment of the market three years ago. The cubicles have eco-friendly LED lighting and special adaptations for people with disabilities and those with stomas. Mr Wilson said it was "particularly rewarding" that the toilet staff have been recognised with a Washroom Technician of the year all the toilets received awards in four Markets' toilets came out on top after an unannounced visit by a Loo Of The Year Inspector, who rated its cleanliness, signage, fixtures and fittings provision, décor and Wilson said the council was responding to public consultations about improving the market. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram.
