A business chief has fired a broadside at Warrington Council’s proposed town centre highway improvements, which are currently out for consultation, believing the proposals will do nothing to improve traffic flow.
A NEW group has been formed aiming to reverse years of neglect to Warrington’s only riverside meadow and a historic canal – helping to restore the town’s battered reputation on heritage.
INCREASED spending on infrastructure, announced in the Chancellors’ Autumn Statement could have big implications for Warrington.
DRIVERS using the M6 near Warrington are being reminded that occasional overnight carriageway closures will start tonight (Tuesday, December 8) as narrowed lanes and a 50mph speed limit are introduced at the start of a £14.5 million improvement programme.
DRIVERS are being warned to be prepared for severe weather in the North of England tonight and over the weekend – with Warrington’s Thelwall Viaduct one of a number of spots expected to be affected by 70mph gusts of wind.
A MAN had to be rescued by firefighters at Warrington early today after he was trapped in his house by a blazing wheelie bin which had been placed against the front door.
THE Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced that Birchwood in Warrington is to be given Enterprise Zone status.
WARRINGTON Borough Council provided an insight in to a normal 24 hours in local government during a Twitter campaign this week.
POWDERED cement spread over the M6 and 6,000 live chickens shed across the M62 – both feature in a national “Top 10 strangest spills” list.
WARRINGTON Borough Council is advising motorist to continue to check travel information and allow extra time for their journeys as emergency motorway repairs continue to threaten traffic chaos into next week.
