Vision for a town that is ambitious and active

WARRINGTON’S Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for the forthcoming borough council elections – with a vision for “a better Warrington that is ambitious, active and aspirational.”
Cllr Ian Marks (right), leader of the Lib Dem group on the council said: “We believe in ‘One Warrington’ with fairness across the town. Our strapline is ‘A stronger Warrington, a fairer Warrington’ which mirrors our national message that Liberal Democrats are building a stronger economy in a fairer society.”
The Lymm councillor said Warrington was an important and successful town with a well educated and well paid population. It had suffered less thabn its neighbours during the recession and was showing stronger and faster signs of recovery.
But Cllr Marks added: “There are neighbourhoods in the town that are amongst the poorest 10 per cent in the country. They should be benefiting from our more favourable economy.
“Under the previous Lib Dem-led administration, a ‘Closing the Gap’ programme was put in place to focus on those areas identified as being deprived.
“We are extremely proud of our record when we led the Council from 2006 to 2011 and we achieved a great deal. Much of the work carried out by the current Labour administration is a continuation of the groundwork and building blocks we put in place, such as most of the regeneration and development.
“Our three priorities for a better Warrington can be summed up as a better environment, better communities and a better run council. The financial climate is tough but it is surprising how often doing things differently can both save money and lead to better services for residents.
“Collaborative working across different public sector organisations such as NHS health and Council social care is the way forward.”