Deputy follows in leader’s footsteps and not seeking re-election
HOT on the heels of Warrington Borough Council leader Russ Bowden, his deputy Cllr. Cathy Mitchell has also announced she will not be seeking re-election.
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Council leader not seeking re-election next May following “significant personal challenges”
WARRINGTON Borough Council leader Cllr. Russ Bowden has announced he is not seeking re-election next May following “significant personal challenges” putting immense strain on his family.
Mixed emotions for raffle prize winner who will press big red button to demolish Fiddler’s Ferry landmark towers
THERE will be mixed emotions for Penketh resident Grace Taylor when she goes down in history, pressing the big red button to demolish the four North towers at Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station.
Plan to demolish former restaurant to make way for 24/7 Starbucks drive-thru on busy retail park
PLANNERS are being asked to approve proposals for a 24/7 Starbucks drive-thru on the Riverside Retail Park to replace the former Harvester Restaurant.
Developers plan to demolish former Jolly Falstaff pub
DEVELOPERS are seeking clarification on whether planning permission is required to demolish the former Jolly Falstaff pub at Poulton-with-Fearnhead.
Council accepts findings of leaked letter highlighting Government’s “very serious” concerns over £1.8b debt
A leaked letter has revealed the Government’s “very serious” concern over Warrington Borough Council’s level of debt, which stood at more than £1.8 billion last March.
Police confirm arrest of two people in connection with murder of Baby Callum 25 years ago
A man and woman from Liverpool have been arrested in connection with the murder of “Baby Callum” in Warrington more than 25 years ago.
Time for keyboard warriors to stop knocking best of Warrington
OVER the past year I have written several stories which have identified Warrington as one of the best and safest places in the UK to have a night out.
Sleeping woman sexually molested by house party guest
A Warrington house party ended with a young woman waking to find another guest in her bed sexually molesting her, a court heard yesterday, Friday.
Allowing Six56 development would make entire Local Plan process a “farce” says MP
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter says Six56 developers should take note of Warrington’s emerging Local Plan which would become a “farce” if the development was allowed to proceed.