Flood relief work brought forward
URGENT work to protect a number of houses from flooding is being brought
forward – despite likely traffic congestion arising from other works
nearby.
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Gary Skentelbery
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Pupils' boost for dog charity
A GROUP of Warrington pupils put on a presentation during their school
assembly to raise awareness of cruelty to animals – and managed to raise
more than £55 for the Dogs Trust.
Planners to inspect extension
PLANNING chiefs are to make a site inspection before reaching a decision on a home extension plan in Deacons Close, Croft.
Residents thanked for their patience
RESIDENTS of the Latchford area of Warrington have been thanked for
their “patience and understanding” during the recent gas emergency in
the Victoria Park area.
£107,000 loss for parking service
WARRINGTON’S parking service – now in its fifth year since the borough
council took over responsibility for its operation – is still running at
a loss.
Dance school raises £200
A FUNDRAISING evening by Appleton Thorn School of Dance raised £200 for Cheshire’s Deafness Support Network (DSN).
Making a business out of wire
YOUNG entrepreneurs at Priestley College are making a business out of
wire – one of the materials on which Warrington’s economy was originally
built.
Green belt bungalow rejected
PLANNERS have again thrown out proposals to develop a small piece of land on the edge of the Green Belt at Lymm.
Parties agree over pay day loans
LIBERAL Democrat members of Warrington Borough Council have given their
support to a motion designed to clamp down on “pay day” lenders.
Chinese visitors in town
A GROUP of 20 delegates from the Development and Reform Commission for
Jiangxi Province, China visited Warrington Town Hall yesterday.