Council to exit Redwood Bank investment for “substantial loss”
WARRINGTON Borough Council has given approval to exit its controversial investment over over £30m in Redwood Bank, following a decision by Cabinet, for a “substantial loss.”
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Council checking criteria for Parish Council Governance Review
WARRINGTON Borough Council has confirmed it has received a petition for a Governance Review at Culcheth & Glazebury Parish Council, and is now studying the petition to see if it has met the necessary criteria.
Campaigners claim Council response on Woolston Hub fails to withstand scrutiny
FOLLOWING on from last night’s Warrington Borough Council Cabinet meeting, the Save Woolston Hub Committee has reviewed the Deputy Leader’s responses regarding the future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub and released a statement saying they fail to withstand scrutiny.
Frustration as Lymm stumble on Higgo’s 300th appearance
All the weathers at the same time met for a portentous day at Beechwood as the past players’ reunion bolstered the numbers gathered hoping to watch Lymm secure their place at Level 4 for next season, with a number of teams at risk of having to undergo the end-of-season play-off.
Walton honours fallen heroes as restored War Memorial marks 106 years of Remembrance
A moving rededication ceremony was held at the Walton War Memorial, marking 106 years since its original unveiling and celebrating the restoration of its commemorative plaques.
Three fire crews tackle car blaze on M6 near Thelwall viaduct
THREE fire crews responded to reports of a car on fire on the hardshoulder of the M6 near Thelwall Viaduct, Warrington.
Stockton Heath Walking Day in danger of being cancelled without more community support
THE annual Stockton Heath Walking Day is in danger of being cancelled without more support from the local community due to increasing costs and the need for more volunteers.
Customers queuing down the street at opening of Lara Patisserie
CUSTOMERS were queuing down the street at the official opening of Lara Patisserie at The Cross, Lymm.
Council criticised over loss in “fire sale” of Redwood Bank
WARRINGTON Borough Council has been criticised over a decision to sell its £30m stake in Redwood Bank at a loss by the opposition Liberal Democrat Group, highlighting longstanding concerns about risky investments made with public funds.
Golden Square announces biggest celebration yet as Drew’s Dirty Disco presents GS Pride
GOLDEN Square Shopping centre has announced the return of Drew’s Dirty Disco presents GS Pride, with this year’s event set to bring an even bigger celebration of community, creativity and self-expression to the heart of Warrington.