Cross-party support for new approach to housing
CROSS-Party support has been given to a new approach to housing on Warrington Borough Council put forward by the Liberal Democrats.
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MP urges Prime Minister to call in inspectors as council’s £1.8b debt costs more than £1m a week in interest payments
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s £1.8bn debt was in the national spotlight again during Prime Minister’s Questions today as Andy Carter MP flagged concerns over interest repayments on borrowings on risky investments.
Tories raise further concerns over £10m “financial fiasco” property investment
OPPOSITION Tories on Warrington Borough Council have raised further concerns over a “Financial Fiasco” involving a £10m property investment which they say has now been valued at £1.3m.
Stalking incident played no part in Tory Cllrs decision not to stand at May elections
TORY Councillor Wendy Maisey has announced she will not be standing in the May 2024 local elections, stating that a stalking incident had played no part in her decision.
Labour accused of blatantly obstructing challenges to financial and governance decisions
AN opposition Tory Cllr. has accused Labour members and senior council officers of blocking proper examination and full openness of the Council’s finances at the Council’s key Audit and Corporate Governance Committee.
Contractors left with red faces after “No Enty” road markings error
CONTRACTORS were left with red faces at the weekend following an unfortunate “No Enty” error on road markings at Winwick, Warrington.
Five key things you need to know for May 2 elections in Warrington
RESIDENTS in Warrington will be able to vote at whole council, borough and parish elections and for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Council confirms up to seven weeks of road closures for resurfacing works.
WARRINGTON Borough Council has confirmed up to seven weeks of road closures for resurfacing works starting from March 18.
Council completes insourcing of LiveWire leisure, libraries and lifestyle services
WARRINGTON Borough Council has successfully brought leisure, libraries and lifestyle services provided by LiveWire back ‘in-house’ at a cost of more than £5m.
Budget approved with 4.98% council tax rise despite Tory claims enormous debt is like “Titanic heading for an iceberg”
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s budget was approved at a stormy meeting at the Parr Hall as Labour’s 4.98 per cent council tax rise was approved despite opposition from local Tories.