One-Way System/ Road Closure on Chancery Road During Large Events
27th of January, 2026
Residents will be aware that on Friday 7 November 2025, Chorley Borough Council had combined the previously separately held “Light up Astley” and Fireworks Display events. This had attracted significantly more people than in previous years, which had led to indiscriminate parking on both sides of Chancery Road (including the grass verges) and surrounding residential roads.
In addition, following the event, motorists did not adhere to the one-way system/ road closure on Chancery Road creating ‘grid lock’ along Chancery Road as there was insufficient room for two cars to pass and it was suggested that the stewards/ marshals needed to be present until after 9pm.
The Parish Council discussed this issue at the last Parish Council Meeting on 7 January 2026 and the Parish Clerk was requested to request That Chorley Borough Council to consider reverting to holding separate events for “Light up Astley” and Fireworks Display and if the events are to be combined, introducing an admission charge.
Chorley Borough Council were also requested to ensure the stewards/ marshals be present until after 9pm to ensure motorists adhered to the one-way system/ road closure on Chancery Road creating ‘grid lock’ along Chancery Road.
The response from Chorley Borough Council will be discussed at the next Parish Council Meeting on 4 March 2026.