RESIDENTS of Hoyle Street, Ellen Street and Pitt Street in Bewsey, Warrington, have launched a petition calling for urgent action over long-standing parking, traffic and speeding issues.
The issues are linked to the nearby Bewsey Industrial Estate, with local councillor John Roddy supporting their concerns.
For more than a decade, residents say they have had to deal with increased traffic volumes, persistent speeding, congestion and unsafe parking caused by staff working on the industrial estate. Concerns include speeding HGVs and cars, as well as abandoned and broken-down vehicles, some allegedly without valid MOTs or road tax.
Residents contacted their local councillor, John Roddy, to highlight the long-term impact these issues are having on safety, access and quality of life. Following discussions, it was agreed that a formal petition should be raised and delivered to Warrington Borough Council, urging the council to take residents’ concerns seriously.
Commenting on the situation, Cllr Roddy said: “Resident parking in Bewsey and Whitecross is a significant problem, and I am committed to finding long-term solutions for local residents.
Hoyle Street residents in particular experience speeding HGVs and cars on a daily basis, creating serious safety concerns for families and pedestrians. Parking is extremely difficult due to staff from the industrial estate parking directly outside residents’ homes, and abandoned or damaged vehicles only add to the problem.
It amazes me that the council is focused on improving Bewsey Road and introducing cycle lanes, yet shows little interest in Hoyle Street, which is a main access route from Bewsey Road to the industrial estate and regularly suffers from excessive vehicle speeds.”
Cllr Roddy added that attempts to raise an official online petition through the council were unsuccessful.
“I applied for an online petition to be raised in support of residents but received no response despite repeated chasing. As a result, we reverted to the traditional door-to-door approach.”
The petition was organised by local resident Steve Hutchings, who took it upon himself to go door to door to gather signatures from affected households across the area. Residents are now calling on the council to address speeding enforcement, unsafe parking and long-term traffic management solutions to improve safety and protect their community.
