PLANNERS have approved proposals for an eight-storey apartment block, providing 39 affordable self-contained apartments and 112sqm commercial space at Stanley Street, Warrington.

WARRINGTON’S two MPs have given their polar views on the budget, with Warrington South’s Andy Carter welcoming a commitment to protecting jobs and livelihoods, while Warrington North’s Charlotte Nichols described it as a “political stunt” to increase the Chancellor’s standings amongst Tory MPs and party members in the shires.

PENKETH Parish Council has announced a “brighter future” for Penketh Pool following a peer review, which will include restructuring how the business operates.

WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols is urging the Chancellor to put ‘people before politics’ in tomorrow’s Budget.

WARRINGTON Borough Council is aiming to set up a number of forums to enable it to work in partnership with residents, the private sector and other organisations to tackle climate change.

WARRINGTON’S Labour-controlled council has approved a 4.98pc council tax increase, just below the maximum 5pc allowed, despite opposition councillors voting against it tonight (Monday) at a virtual full council meeting.

POLICE are urging people to continue to stay at home ahead of the first phase of relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions after issuing more than 900 fines since the start of January.