Parish councils seek more changes to Local Plan
WHILE Parish Councils in the south of the borough have welcomed many of the changes in the new version of the Local Plan for Warrington they believe more changes are still needed.
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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. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Battle of Britain Memorial Service
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New cycleway dedicated to the memory of former council leader Terry O’Neill
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Under starters orders for Warrington Running Festival
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Labour accused of “betraying” voters by keeping Peel Hall in Local Plan
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Labour calls on MP to oppose cut to Universal Credit
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Fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates fall again with 73 new cases
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Police back #passwideandslow campaign at Penketh
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Ten man Rylands battle for a point
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Fire crew called out to reports of a car fire at Greenings Court
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of a car on fire at Greenings Court, Warrington.