Residents fight plans for food distribution plant
WORRIED residents are opposing an application to amend existing warehousing proposals at Warrington’s Omega South development site to cater for a firm supplying home-cooked meals in boxes.
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Storm over “affordable” flats plan for disused “Chevvies” pub site
PLANS to demolish a disused pub and build a three-storey block of “affordable” homes on the site have caused a storm at Warrington.
Caring store worker named a “Retail Hero” at Warrington
A 20-year-old Warrington store supervisor who eased pressure on his colleagues and supported the needs of his local community during the pandemic has been named a Retail Hero.
Covid: It’s still important to obey the rules, say police
POLICE are urging Warrington residents to stay safe ahead of further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions next week.
Two Warrington projects in running for top planning award
TWO planning projects from Warrington are in the running to win at this year’s Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Planning Excellence.
Cheshire and Warrington get ready for fun – in safety
AN outdoor adventure park, a collection of eco-friendly holiday cabins and a string of independent bars and restaurants are among the new attractions raring to go across Cheshire and Warrington when lockdown restrictions lift.
Vandals start fire off Blackbrook Avenue, Padgate
VANDALS are believed to have started a fire on open land off Blackbrook Avenue, Padgate, Warrington last night.
Ten storey apartment block planned for Mersey Street
A MAJOR plan to provide 80 homes in a block of up to 10 floors in Warrington town centre comes before the borough’s development management committee next week.
Planners give go-ahead for changes to historic Lymm Hall
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for a number of alterations to The Shippon at historic Lymm Hall.
Council chiefs urged to increase Care at Home costs by three per cent
COUNCIL chiefs at Warrington are being urged to approve a three per cent rise in the usual rates for the borough’s Care at Home service – bringing it to £17 per hour.