THERE will be a number of road closures at Lymm on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, for Carols From The Cross.
Warrington Borough Council has given notice that, on the occasion of the above-mentioned event, no cart, carriage, motor car, lorry or other vehicle (excepting vehicles taking part in the event, Police, Ambulance and Fire Service vehicles and Mail Carts) and no horses or other animal be allowed to remain in or travel along or over any of the undermentioned streets
Between the hours of 4.30 pm and 9.00 pm
The Cross
Lymm Bridge
New Road
Pepper Street, between Rectory Lane and The Cross
N.B. An alternative route will be available for through traffic via Brookfield Road, Dane Bank Road, Dane Bank Road East, and vice versa.
Bicycles and Tricycles are included in the term “vehicle” and must not be ridden through any of the above named streets during the hours specified. Any person wilfully acting in contravention of the above Order will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £400.
Vehicular access will be under the control of the organisers. Pedestrian and emergency routes will be maintained.
There was controversy after Lymm Parish Council had proposed moving the event to Friday, December 23rd due to health and safety staffing issues, but following an appeal for volunteers, it was agreed to revert back to the traditional Christmas Eve event.
Council u-turn as Lymm Carols from the Cross reverts back to Christmas Eve