Good afternoon,
‘The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware that, in discussion with Cheshire Police, the Council has taken the decision to extend the hours when the city’s protective bollards are raised in the ‘up’ position on Race days in Chester. By extending the hours at the end of each Race Day, and for key late-night events at the Racecourse we will be maintaining public safety in the city as members of the public make their way home at the end of the day. This means that the city centre will be closed to traffic more often during the summer period as a result, the details of which can be seen in the attached document, with the road closure notices available at: Chester public notices | Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Only bridal cars attending weddings at the Grosvenor Hotel, funeral cars, emergency service vehicles, emergency utility works vehicles, Council waste collection, emergency lighting and highways vehicles will be allowed access into the central streets of the city during these hours. Blue badge holders, hotel guests, businesses, deliveries, and residents will not have access during these extended closure periods.
There is a range of alternative parking available in multi storey car parks, Hamilton Place, Frodsham Street and on roads outside the central streets for Blue Badge holders affected by this change; further details can be found in the attached accessible parking document. Retailers in the city centre should arrange for all their deliveries to be made outside the extended closure periods or ask delivery drivers to park legally outside the protected zone and walk the goods into their store.
Please note that there is no intelligence to suggest an increased risk to Chester, but it is imperative that we protect members of the public in the city centre during these busy periods. We thank you for your help and understanding in this matter.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contactian.tordoff@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or chris.samuel@cheshiresharedservices.gov.uk.’
Kind regards,
Paul Fielder (He/Him)
Chester City Centre Manager
Communities and Engagement
Mobile: 07775032227
Email: Paul.fielder@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Postal address: Cheshire West and Chester Council, HQ Offices, Chester, CH1 2NP.
Visit: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk