Councils to join forces to save jobs?
WARRINGTON Borough Council wants to join forces with neighbouring
Halton and a private firm to provide improvement services to local
schools – and save the jobs of skilled staff.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Family tribute to stab victim
THE family of a man who died after being stabbed at his home in Warrington have issued a statement paying tribute to him.
Children who ride without lights
PARENTS in Warrington are being urged to check that their children are safe when cycling in the dark.
Christmas in Afghanistan
TWO Warrington soldiers will be spending Christmas on the front-line in Afghanistan.
Open air carol concert
THE annual Carol Concert at Lymm Cross will take place as usual on Christmas Eve, between 6pm and 8.30pm.
Praise for council gritting teams
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s gritting teams have been praised for
keeping the town’s main roads clear since the big freeze-up started.
Sports pitches approved on old tip site
PLANNING bosses at Warrington have given the go ahead for a children’s
play area and sports pitches on a former landfill site – despite fears
over contamination and flood risks.
Winter weather help-line launched
HEALTH chiefs in Warrington have joined forces with the borough council
to launch a special winter weather help line for vulnerable residents.
Jazz raises £325 for hospice
A JAZZ evening at Warrington Sports Club raised £325 for St Rocco’s Hospice.
Bin collections face disruption
BIN collections in Warrington are likely to be disrupted by the snowy conditions this week, the borough council has warned.