Councillors turn down a pay cut
COUNCILLORS at Warrington have rejected the advice of an independent panel that would have cut their basic pay but increased allowances for most executive board members.
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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.
Political row at Mayor-Making ceremony
WARRINGTON’S new Mayor is Liberal Democrat Coun Graham Welborn – but his installation at the annual meeting of the borough council was marred by a row over who his successor should be.
School's keep fit message
GET fit and have fun – that is the message coming from a Warrington high school hosting a five kilometre fun run this June.
Brain power to help charity
BRAINY youngsters from Warrington will be testing their mental agility as they take part in a “Mathathon” to raise money for the Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Foundation for Peace Centre.
A doctor's note to get your bin moved
TOWN Hall chiefs want a letter from a doctor before they will help disabled residents move their wheelie bins.
Practical experience for biology students
BIOLOGY students at one of Warrington’s top colleges have been gaining valuable practical experience at three sites across the North West.
Storm over affordable homes plan
MORE than 100 people have objected to controversial plans to demolish an old people’s home to make way for 15 “affordable” homes and five bungalows for the elderly.
New Mayor installed
WARRINGTON’S 125th Mayor was installed in office today.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Graham Welborn was elected to succeed Councillor Celia Jordan at the annual meeting of Warrington Borough Council.
Ten run cup victory
GRAPPENHALL made a safe passage into the third round of the Cheshire Cup following a 10-run victory over Rode Park.
Charity luncheon
Families United held a fund raising charity Ladies Lunch at Hurst House Park Lane, Appleton, Warrington.