HIGHWAY planners have agreed to extend the consultation period over controversial plans to impose additional parking restrictions, which will have a devastating impact on a local business and Post Office at Stretton.
More than 800 people have signed an online petition, with a further 200 signatures on a physical petition at the Post Office.
Petition organiser Tracey Turton, who has been running Cheshire Natural Health for more than 20 years, said: “We have had so much support from clients telling us how much they value our business.”
They had been given just 10 days’ consultation over the proposals to extend double yellow lines outside their premises, with a limited number of two-hour parking bays further up the road.
But responses had been quarantined, but have now been received. Given the circumstances, the deadline has now been extended to Monday, 16th February.
Tracey added: “The council have extended the deadline for responses to the proposals to 16th February, which gives time for people to in their responses to the scheme, so please keep sharing and letting people know what is happening. Let’s get this unnecessary scheme stopped. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far. I can’t tell you how much it means to us to know how much you value our services.
As previously reported by Warrington Worldwide, Tracey and Susan Carter from Stretton Post Office started the petition as concerned business owners in the Warrington area.
They stated at the time: “Our businesses, Cheshire Natural Health and Stretton Post Office, rely heavily on the accessibility to the current parking. These proposals by Warrington Borough Council to impose timed bay and loading restrictions threaten not only the convenience for our customers but also the very lifeline of our establishments.
“These changes would severely disrupt the flow of our operations. Cheshire Natural Health and Stretton Post Office depend on the ability of our clients to park easily nearby. Restricting this capability will not only result in a decline in foot traffic but will also force some customers to reconsider visiting altogether. This is not just a minor inconvenience – it’s a potential threat to revenue, jobs, and the local economy.”
The petition can still be signed HERE
