In view of Ben Ashworth's achievements - I would like the council to strongly consider naming a stretch of the Guild Wheel "BEN ASHWORTH WAY".
Maybe the stretch between Broadgate and the Docks which was often run by Ben (See note on update)
Why is this important?
Ben Ashworth is a hero and an inspiration. I was so sad to read that he passed away earlier today. Despite being diagnosed with ‘Terminal’ bowel cancer, Ben did not give up but fought it all the way – raising well over a quarter of a million pounds for cancer charities. Not through sympathy but through sheer bloody determination.
In his last few years Ben ran over 24 marathons – he ran round the Guild Wheel in Preston twice in one day and for three years he organised ‘Cheeky Santa Dashes’ in Preston – persuading all and sundry to do a lap of the Avenham and Miller Parks wearing special shorts that had plastic backside cheeks protruding from the rear.
All this to not only raise a fantastic amount of money, but also to raise awareness of this cruel disease. Read the blog - https://bensbowelmovements.com/
How it will be delivered
By Email to the Leader of the council