Two fire crews called out to forklift truck fire
TWO fire crews were called out last night (Thursday) following reports of a forklift truck on fire at commercial premises on Omega, Warrington.
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Council set to seek permission to increase Council Tax above 5 per cent limit
FACED with a funding gap of nearly £90m over the next four years, Warrington Borough Council is set to seek Government permission to increase Council Tax by more than the 5% limit and apply for Exceptional Financial Support (EFS).
HMO plan for village pub shelved
THE owner of the former Grey Horse pub at Glazebury, Warrington, has shelved plans to convert the upper floor of the premises into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) says local Cllr. Neil Johnson.
College thrilled to receive prestigious Employer of the Year award
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal college has been awarded Employer of the Year: Platinum at the prestigious Investors in People awards, an accolade that reflects the college’s unwavering commitment to its staff and its recent achievement of Platinum status.
Council set to consider appointment of new Chief Executive
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Full Council will be asked to approve the appointment of Sarah Smith as the Council’s new Chief Executive at its meeting next Monday, December 1st.
Plans submitted to convert part of former CPS Shopping Centre into 14 residential dwellings
CONTROVERSIAL plans to convert part of the former CPS Shopping Centre at Culcheth into 14 residential dwellings have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council planners.
Independent councillor vows to again vote against allowance rise
INDEPENDENT councillor Stuart Mann has vowed he will once again vote against plans to increase allowances at Warrington Borough Council.
Barrow Electrical: From local beginnings to international future
FROM local beginnings to an international future, Warrington-based Barrow Electrical Ltd. is proudly celebrating 20 years in business next year.
MP welcomes more free breakfast clubs to tackle cost of living head-on
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed more free breakfast clubs to tackle the cost of living head-on, as a national rollout targets support to those most in need.
Chance to have your say on North Warrington transformation plans at Burtonwood and Culcheth
RESIDENTS are being invited to share their views on a transformation plan to deliver significant walking, wheeling, cycling and community facility improvements across Warrington North, focusing on Burtonwood and Culcheth.