Hostel for homeless put on trial
A FORMER terraced house which was converted into a hostel for the
homeless without planning consent is to be allowed to stay “in
business” for a trial period of 12 months.
Author Gary Skentelbery
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
MP slams council over litter
DOG mess and litter strewn around the streets are a symptom of Warrington Borough Council’s “neglect” according to a local MP.
Council tax increase approved
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s ruling Lib Dem-Tory alliance forced
through a 2.4 per cent increase in council tax for the coming year.
Keep RL Challenge Cup free on TV
WARRINGTON people are being urged to join the campaign to keep the
Rugby League Challenge Cup Final on free-to-air television.
Town net new keeper
WARRINGTON Town have signed former Northwhich Victoria goalkeeper Ben
Connett as their new shot stopper following the sudden departure
of Richie Mottram at the weekend.
Funeral of Wire legend Barry Briggs
THE funeral of Warrington Rugby League legend Barry Briggs will take place at Christ Church, Padgate on Monday March 8 at 12.30pm.
Speed limit cuts at danger hot spots
PLANS to cut speed limits at danger hot-spots in a Warrington village have been welcomed by a local safety campaigner.
Wolves stars back Race for Life
WARRINGTON Wolves stars Kevin Penny and Matty Blythe joined team mascot
Wolfie in Warrington town centre to urge local women to enter Cancer
Research UK’s Race for Life.
Park plan moves forward
PLANS to revamp Warrington’s Victoria Park are set to move forward
following the appointment of a design company to develop a plan of what
the new area will look like.
Calling nature lovers
NATURE-lovers are being urged to connect with their local environment by attending the Warrington Nature Conservation Forum.