Greater powers to restrict HMOs: Have your say!
Warrington residents are being asked if they want their area to be granted greater powers to control and manage the conversions of homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Future hope for Fiddle i’th Bag site as new owner outlines vision
THE once-beloved local landmark between Burtonwood and Winwick — the Fiddle Inn i’th Bag pub — was demolished this week following safety concerns, marking the end of an era for a building that has stood in the memories of many residents for decades.
Public meetings arranged for major new rail freight interchange impacting Winwick and Culcheth
A number of public meetings have been arranged over proposals for a huge rail freight interchange, including warehousing, on land east of the M6, impacting the Winwick and Culcheth areas of Warrington.
Designer meets King Charles III after being named one of The King’s Foundation ’35 Under 35′
Local designer Isabelle Pennington-Edmead has been honoured by The King’s Foundation as one of its 35 Under 35, a network celebrating outstanding young creatives, innovators, and changemakers across the UK.
MP visits metal recyclers EMR
Charlotte Nichols MP recently visited EMR Group (European Metal Recycling) at their Headquarters in Westbrook to meet with CEO Chris Sheppard.
Winter vaccinations available close to home this half term as latest data points to an early flu peak
NHS ENGLAND in the North West and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are urging all eligible groups, especially children and young adults, to come forward for winter vaccinations as latest data suggests flu and COVID-19 is increasing early this year with hospitalisations starting to rise.
New breastfeeding scheme to support families
Warrington Borough Council and partners have launched a new ‘Breastfeeding and Baby Welcome Scheme’.
Safer Streets Summer initiative sees positive results
THE seizure of 750 illegal vapes and the VPX Experience in Warrington were just two of the various positive results of a Safer Streets initiative.
Council disappointed at Glazebrook toll discount refusal
WARRINGTON Borough Council has expressed disappointment at Peel Ports’ decision not to include Glazebrook in its new discount scheme for Warburton Toll Bridge.
Lack of investment will hit plans to shift care out of hospitals warns CQC
THE independent regulator of health and social care has warned a lack of investment in community services threatens the shift towards care outside hospital – and risks ‘erosion’ of care quality.