r/Chester • u/TraditionPretend347 • 2d ago

Increase in Rats

Has anyone noticed in the city centre of Chester an increase in rats lately? Grovesner Park & Hamilton Place seem to be rife with them more than usual lately

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u/Extreme_Kale_6446 2d ago

We definitely did in Grosvenor Park, wonder if it was due to the outdoor theatre there, nice weather throughout the summer so more people out and naturally more rubbish

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u/TraditionPretend347 2d ago

I mean I'm seeing them everywhere more than usual at the moment but even Roman Gardens & Bridge Street seem to have loads lately

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u/alexefy 2d ago

Grosvenor Park has been full of rats for years. I dont think Ive ever crossed it without seeing rats scurrying around in the bushes

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u/OtherAssumption1071 2d ago

We noticed loads too, even by the cathedral

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u/Effective_Ebb768 2d ago

Loads in Hoole too. Saw a dead one on Hoole Lane and another on Faulkner Street

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u/TraditionPretend347 1d ago

I saw that exact one too I think! The increase in people and abandoned homes don't help