PEOPLE power has seen off controversial parking restrictions that the owners of a popular Winsford takeaway feared would force them out them out of business.

Foodcraft in the A54 High Street launched a fierce campaign against Cheshire West and Chester’s plans to paint a 140 metre stretch of double yellows along the A54, fearing it would prevent people stopping off to pick up orders.

Concerns were also raised about an increase in speeding along the road outside High Street primary.

At a full council meeting on Thursday, April 10, Cllr Lynn Riley, executive member for Localities, told members that the proposal would not be implemented following consideration of consultation responses.

Earlier in the meeting, John Finney, owner of Foodcraft, handed the council a petition of 1,865 names opposing the plans.

A spokesman for Foodcraft said: “We’d like to send out a massive thanks to all of you who wrote in, sent us messages of support and signed our petition. We asked for your help and we got it.”

Councillor Riley said: “This is a great example of a community conversation where we have invited people to shape what takes place in their community “Local people have got involved and there has been a clear desire for people to have their say and make sure their voice is heard.

“There will be no double yellow lines outside the chip shop.”

The restrictions were proposed following a request from the Police and some local councillors to look at improving traffic flow and reducing the risk of collisions occurring due to vehicles parked on the dual carriageway.

Residents and businesses were formally consulted on the proposals earlier this year. The Council received 15 written objections in addition to the petition.

Local councillor Don Beckett added : “I would like to thank everyone for their resilience in fighting this, and councillor Riley for her excellent decision.

“I would also like to thank all the town and borough councillors in Winsford for taking part in the best consultation I have ever known.”