Library campaigners “cautiously optimistic”
LIBRARY campaigners at Lymm are “cautiously optimistic” over the future of the village library following the release of proposals to be put to Warrington Borough Council’s executive board on February 13.
Author David Skentelbery
Council plans 5% boost for elderly people in need
PLANS to fund extra support for elderly people and adults with additional needs in Warrington are to be considered by the borough council’s executive board.
Wanted: memories of west Warrington
THE people of Warrington are being asked to dig out old photos and share stories from the past to feature in a new health and wellbeing centre.
Council leader’s fury over Mersey bridge U-turn
A FURIOUS Terry O’Neill, leader of Warrington Borough Council today expressed his ongoing frustration and disappointment over the Government’s U-turn over free tolls for local drivers using the Mersey Gateway Bridge at Halton.
Driver taken to hospital after buses crash
TRAFFIC was held up in Longshaw Street, Warrington today after a collision involving two buses.
Mayor to lecture on economic development
MEMBERS of the public are invited to find out about the Mayor of Warrington’s plans for cohesion between businesses, charities and the local community at a free public lecture at the Warrington Campus of the University of Chester.
Health Trust told it “requires improvement”
BRIDGEWATER Community Healthcare NHS Trust – the organisation which provides community and specialist health services in Warrington – has been told that overall it requires improvement.
Husband, 95, remanded on attempted murder charge
A 95-year-old Warrington man appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of his 88-year-old wife.
Council tax set to rise by 4.98 per cent
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington will be asked next week to approve a 4.98 per cent council tax increase – resulting in a council tax of £1,553 for the average Band D house when the forecast police and fire service precepts are added.
Libraries: future will not be settled before November
THE future of Warrington’s library service will not be settled until at least November, if a report to be considered by the borough council’s executive board next week is accepted.