Councillors hit out over HS2
WORRIED councillors have joined MP Helen Jones in an outspoken attack on
the Government for failing to take seriously the problems the HS2 rail
project will cause in the Warrington area.
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WI members brave wind and rain
MEMBERS of Lymm Jubilee WI braved wind and rain to carry out their annual autumn planting programme in the village centre.
Charlie and his pals tackle council about horrendous traffic speeds outside their school
YEAR Six pupils at a Warrington primary school are so concerned at the
“horrendous speed” of traffic passing their school that they have
written to the borough council’s traffic management department.
New apprentices welcomed by council
NINETEEN new apprentices were welcomed to their roles at Warrington Borough Council with a celebration event at the town hall.
£247,000 – to make elections secure
COUNCILS across Cheshire have been given £247,033 to help pay for a
ground-breaking change that will make the Electoral Register more
accurate and secure.
MP highlights health worries
DIFFICULTIES in making an appointment to see a GP were highlighted at a
meeting between Warrington health chiefs and community leaders from
across Warrington North.
Sun beds warning from health chiefs
HEALTH chiefs at Warrington have issued a health warning over use of sun
beds and the damage it is doing to skin that can lead to skin cancer.
Eyesore fence given the go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs have cleared the way for a two metre high fence around a
piece of waste land off Longbutt Lane, Lymm – despite opposition from
Lymm Parish Council and Lymm’s borough councillors.
Foster child outcomes are outstanding.
OUTCOMES for children and young people dealt with by Warrington’s
fostering service have been rated as “outstanding” by education watchdog
Ofsted.
Pub bosses fined over fire safety
THE landlord and licensee of a Warrington pub have been prosecuted for failing to put in place adequate fire safety measures.