Council storm over gypsy site
A FURIOUS row erupted at a meeting of Warrington Borough Council when
members clashed over the controversial granting of planning consent for
a gypsy caravan site.
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.
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Fire bomb attack
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Pensioner robbed at cash point
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Nuisance fires
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Police warning on bonfire safety
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and bonfires – and to attend official displays if possible.