Council instructs clerk not to respond to emails from Independents
ONGOING issues at Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council have resulted in the recently appointed clerk being instructed not to respond to emails from two independent councillors.
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Police chief condemns CCTV cutbacks as questions raised over public safety
THE Chief Constable of Cheshire, Mark Roberts, has condemned proposed CCTV cutbacks in Warrington Borough Council’s budget, describing them as “a backward and unwelcome step in keeping Warrington residents safe.”
Council given permission to increase council tax by up to 7.5 per cent
WARRINGTON Borough Council has been given permission by the Government to increase Council Tax by up to 7.5 per cent as part of “fairer funding announcements, one of just seven councils across the country being given additional flexibility due to financial challenges.
Road closed as emergency services attend collision involving car and motorbike
A road was closed near Appleton Thorn, Warrington, as emergency services attended a collision involving a car and a motorbike.
Council looking at cutting more than £7.7m from Adult Social Care
ALREADY rated by the Care Quality Commission as “Requires improvement,” Warrington Borough Council is looking at saving over £7.7 million in adult social care costs in just one year.
Teenage female ambassador flying the flag for Warrington at UK Galaxy Pageant Final praised by Mayor
A Warrington teenager has been congratulated by the town’s Mayor for her outstanding commitment to volunteering and community service as she prepares to represent the town on a national stage at the UK Galaxy Pageant Final.
Massive Wagons top the bill of high-energy rock ‘n’ roll at Warrington Parr Hall
AS I left Warrington’s historic Parr Hall still buzzing after possibly the most high-energy rock ‘n’ roll gig I’ve ever witnessed, I was left wondering why Massive Wagons had never really been on my radar before?
Council plan to turn off the lights while keeping Warrington in the dark over its own financial failures
DEBT-ridden Warrington Borough Council is proposing to switch off, or significantly reduce street lighting across parts of the borough, as part of its emergency 2026/27 budget.
Residents reassured as major flood prevention works progress
RESIDENTS turned out in force to learn more about significant drainage and flood prevention works currently ongoing on Old Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington.
Warrington Golf Club Captains’ Charities raise £26,160 for good causes
WARRINGTON Golf Club’s Captains’ Charities have successfully raised an impressive £26,160 for charity, marking a standout year of fundraising.