PETITION: MAKE HOOLE BRIDGE SAFE FOR PEDESTRIANS & CYCLISTS. Relaunching this petition in memory of Lee Stallwood In 2019, we launched this campaign calling for Hoole Bridge in Chester to be made safer for pedestrians and cyclists. At the time, candidates and local representatives came to Hoole Bridge, stood with residents, listened to the concerns, and supported the call for action. Sadly, the safety improvements requested then have still not been delivered. In the early hours of Thursday, 21st May 2026, cyclist Lee Stallwood was tragically killed on Hoole Bridge following a collision with a motorist who fled the scene. Lee’s family have asked us to relaunch this petition in his memory, in the hope that his death can leave a lasting legacy that helps protect others. Their wish is simple: that Lee’s legacy helps prevent another person from losing their life on Hoole Bridge, and prevents another family, group of friends and community from suffering the heartbreak they are now experiencing.   Lee’s family have shared this tribute: “Lee was born on 28/11/1988 and tragically died on Hoole Bridge following a hit and run on 21/05/2026. Lee was the most caring gentle giant. He absolutely loved winding his family and friends up with his pranks. He would do absolutely anything for anyone. Lee worked hard for a living, at The Town Crier, then later at Wilkos and Poundland. Lee was loved by absolutely everyone who met him. His loss is especially tragic for all of us, his family. We are all devastated. Xxxx”   Hoole Bridge has been a concern for pedestrians and cyclists for many years. The footpaths are narrow, cyclists have no safe dedicated route, and the volume of traffic makes the bridge feel unsafe for many people who use it every day. This petition asks for immediate, practical action while a permanent solution is properly investigated, funded and delivered. We respectfully ask Cheshire West and Chester Council, highways officers, local councillors, MPs, Cheshire Police, Network Rail, Active Travel England, the Department for Transport and all relevant authorities to work together urgently to make Hoole Bridge safer. We specifically call on Cheshire West and Chester Council, including Councillor Karen Shore as Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways, Councillor Louise Gittins as Leader of the Council, Rose McArthur as Director of Transport and Highways, Kathy McArdle as Executive Director for Place and Growth, and the local Newton and Hoole ward councillors Richard Beacham, Adam Langan and Gill Watson, to urgently review, fund and implement safety measures on Hoole Bridge. We also ask Samantha Dixon MP to support Lee’s family, residents and all bridge users by helping to bring the relevant bodies together and pressing for action. Immediate steps should include consideration of: 20mph speed limit on Hoole Bridge clearer road markings and signage better lighting traffic calming measures safer crossing arrangements improved protection for pedestrians and cyclists a full review of a long term safe walking and cycling route over the bridge   The purpose of this petition is not to blame. It is to protect lives. Concerns have been raised before. Studies have been discussed before. Promises of support have been made before. Now, following Lee’s tragic death, we are asking for those concerns to be treated with the urgency they deserve. In 1905, a scheme was agreed to build a footbridge alongside the existing structure. More than 120 years later, residents are still waiting for a safe solution. In 2009, concerns were again raised about the danger to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. At that time, Hoole Bridge was recorded as carrying more than 21,000 vehicles a day, with nearly 300 cyclists and almost 3,000 pedestrians crossing in a 12 hour period. The footways were described as not meeting current standards, and there was no separate provision for cyclists. Yet no meaningful improvement followed. change.org/p/make-hoole-brid… @ShitChester

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Today on our way back from Truckfest we ran our fleet though the middle of the greatest city in the world to celebrate 200 years since we opened our 1st stall inside Chester Market 💚 dandys.com @shitchester @chestertweetsuk @standardchester

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🚛 TRUCKFEST NORTH WEST IS COMING! 🚛 Trucks are a huge part of life at Dandy’s, helping us deliver gardening and landscaping supplies to customers across the country every day. That’s why we’re so excited to be heading to Truckfest North West! Come and see our fleet on display, including our 8 wheelers, articulated and crane wagons, along with our much-loved classic vintage ERF. 💚 Join us on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September for a brilliant weekend celebrating all things trucking! 📍 Cheshire Showground Flittogate Lane, Tabley Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0HJ Who else is heading to Truckfest? Let us know below! 👇 #Truckfest #TruckfestNorthWest #TruckLife #DandysTrucks #HGV #TruckSpotting #TeamDandys #ClassicTrucks

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Give me 2 weeks and let’s see if I can fix this patch of dead lawn, which dries out every year with tree roots under it. But instead of using a Topdressing sand I’ve used some of our finest multi purpose compost instead, giving the lawn the ability to hold onto any moisture, then i’ve spread some of our fine lawn seed and brushed it in, then topped it off with another layer of seed and watered it. Watch this space! Dandys.com

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For years, trying to help people off the streets in Chester often felt like taking two steps forward and three steps back. Homelessness is extraordinarily complex. Despite the efforts of dedicated charities including @shareshopsuk , @soul_chester and @CATHsupport, working closely with @Go_CheshireWest and Chester Council with good people like @weezegee at the helm, Chester could not solve the problem alone. The more support we provided, improved SWEP offers etc, the more people understandably came to Chester from areas where the same help was not available. That simply showed why we need a joined up approach across every local authority. For the first time since lockdown, I truly believe we have a genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference for thousands of people who are rough sleeping or sofa surfing. If @AndyBurnham can help bring all local authorities together on to a level playing field to improve the support available everywhere, this is a unique opportunity that has a real chance of working! We showed what was possible during lockdown, when every area pulled in the same direction. We CAN do it again, this time creating a lasting pathway away from the streets. Here in Chester, the ShareShop helps fund the SHARE Homeless Action Centre, SHAC, behind the new Chester Market in St. Martin’s Clinic CH1 2NR. Alongside warm food, clothing, toiletries, a pool table and daytime activities and day trips, SHAC brings together access to the Council Housing Team, Probation Service, specialist doctors, addiction support, NHS opticians and, coming soon, veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness. All under one roof, giving people in Chester the strongest possible chance to rebuild their lives and leave the streets behind for good, over 50 people to date since it opened its doors in March. There is still so much more to do, but for the first time in a long time, I feel genuinely hopeful. A society should always be judged on how it treats its most vulnerable, finally we seem to have someone at the top who thinks the same. Our teams at SHARE will do everything we can to play our part in AB’s aim to get everyone in. #EveryoneIn #Homelessness #Homeless #RoughSleeping #SofaSurfing @ShitChester @chestertweetsuk @standardchester @ChesterBoard @ChesterRaces @chesterzoo