TOWN Hall plans to build a new waste transfer facility in central Warrington are to come under scrutiny at two drop-in sessions.
The controversial proposal involving a new facility on land off the A49 Winwick Road on a currently derelict site between the access to Winwick Road Skip Hire and a Shell fuel station.
It has caused considerable disquiet among nearby residents and has also aroused the wrath of local councillors – inclujding former deputy leader Mike Hannon – because of traffic issues and fears of environmental pollution affecting nearby houses.
The borough council is proposing to submit a planning application at the end of the month and wants to give residents the opportunity to find out more about the proposals in advance of this.
Two drop-in sessions are taking place at Orford Jubilee Hub, for the public to talk to officers about the plans and have their questions answered. They will take place on:
The drop-ins take place on the following dates:
Thursday February 22 at 10.00am – 4.00pm
Monday February 26 at 4.30pm – 8.00pm
At present, Warrington’s waste is transported to Widnes, where is it collected into larger amounts before being removed for disposal elsewhere. The council’s proposal is to provide a building in Warrington where waste can be collected for a short time before it is transported for processing and disposal.
People can also view the details of the proposals online. There is a range of information, including “frequently asked questions”, at www.warrington.gov.uk/wastetransfer. Additionally, people can email the project team on [email protected] or call the council’s contact centre on 01925 443322 if they have specific questions about the plans.
The council will be carrying out more engagement over the coming months and will regularly update the website with the latest information. Regular email updates will also be sent out, and people wishing to be added to the email list, should contact the council at [email protected].
There will be a consultation as part of the planning process and plenty of opportunity for local people to provide their views before the development management committee makes a decision in the summer.
