Council’s three-year strategy for growth

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WARRINGTON Borough Council has approved a strategy for the next three years – “Growing a Strong Warrington.”
It sends out a strong direction for the future and its central theme is “working together” and getting the most out of the Warrington pound.
The document is underpinned by a vision: “We will work together with our residents, businesses and partners to make Warrington a place where everyone can thrive.”
It also makes four pledges to residents which will be used as a basis for making future decisions:
1)To protect the most vulnerable
2)Grow a strong economy
3)Build strong, active and resilient communities
4)Create a place to be proud of
The ambitious strategy, together with the new £140 million budget, build on strong evidence and local knowledge of Warrington.
Both documents were developed following consultation with partners, businesses, the third sector, young people and members of the community to ensure they are as relevant and focussed as they could be.
Cllr Terry O’Neill (pictured), leader of the council, said: “We will need to save another £48.8 million in the next four years, and will have some
difficult choices to make, however, this strategy gives us a strong platform to transform our services and meet the changing needs of our communities”.
The strategy can be seen on the website at www.warrington.gov.uk/councilstrategy
Growing a Strong Warrington is the underpinning theme of the strategy and is all part of the Growing a Strong Warrington campaign launched at the end of last year.
It relies on strong communication between partners and residents to improve things locally.
Any suggestions about how the council could do things differently, can be emailed to [email protected]


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