Local church is a “place of welcome”
ST Mary’s Church in Great Sankey is throwing its doors open to the local community by participating in the national ‘Places of Welcome’ scheme.
Author David Skentelbery
School extension plans approved
PLANS for a new, single-storey extension to the front of Lymm’s Statham Primary School have been given the green light by borough planning chiefs.
Flood defence scheme in line for top award
THE Mersey Flood Defence scheme at Warrington, completed in June last year, is in the…
Town Council ditches webcast meetings
FRODSHAM Town Council has decided to end webcasting of its monthly meetings.
Council budget slammed – by Lib Dems and union
WARRINGTON Borough Council approved a 4.98 per cent council tax increase – and immediately came under attack from the Liberal Democrats and the council workers’ union.
Where should the town’s new hospital be built?
FOUR members of Warrington Borough Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny committee have stepped into the debate over the future of Warrington Hospital – and where it should be.
Warrington residents to spend £268 million on cars
WARRINGTON residents plan to spend nearly £268,000,000 on cars this year – with the Ford Fiesta their most popular choice.
Planners hold-back on bungalow scheme
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have deferred a decision on proposals to demolish a detached bungalow and replace it with a taller, broader dormer house.
Golf course house wins approval
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for a five-bedroom house overlooking a golf course – in the face of local opposition.
Peel Hall campaigners praised by council deputy leader
RESIDENTS who fought – and won – the latest battle to block housing at Peel Hall, Warrington, have won praise from the deputy leader of the borough council.