New life for recycled lighting rig
GLAZEBURY music man David Warner has donated and fitted a recycled lighting rig from the Culcheth Village Club to the nearby Daten sports club and ballroom and theatre.
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New bid to convert part of former CPS Shopping centre into 14 residential units
THE owners of the former CPS Shopping Centre at Culcheth, Warrington, have submitted another planning application for 14 residential units in part of the building.
New research reveals Youth Club attendance cuts school absence rates
NEW research commissioned by youth charity OnSide, who run the town’s Youth Zone, has revealed a link between regular youth club attendance and fewer school absences.
Lymm beaten at their own game by Old Redcliffians
LYMM welcomed Old Redcliffians, the team from Bristol, for their first-ever visit to Beechwood.
Tractor Run takes to the road for charity
THE annual Stretton Young Farmers’ annual Tractor Run once again took to the roads of South Warrington and Cheshire, helping raise funds for charity.
Lib Dem councillor resigns whip after losing confidence in group leadership on budget response
LIB-DEM Cllr. Graham Gowland has resigned the whip and will now sit as an independent on Warrington Borough Council after losing confidence in the group leadership over its stance on budget issues at the town hall.
Flood alert in force for Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides.
Council’s Redwood Bank sale talks to remain confidential
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s proposed sale of Redwood Bank as part of the ongoing budget measures to reduce debt will remain confidential.
Petition launched opposing council plan to leave town centre CCTV unmanned
A petition has been launched opposing Warrington Borough Council’s proposals to leave the town centre CCTV unmanned as part of cost-cutting measures.
Council’s failed commercial approach means 7.48% Council Tax proposal and £354m of borrrowing!
WARRINGTON Borough Council has published an updated budget report which is to be considered by Cabinet this evening (Wednesday) recommending a 7.48 pc council tax increase and borrowing up to £350m over 20 years with total potential repayments of £708m.