Council climbdown on shop signs
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s draft policy for controlling signage
outside shops and other commercial buildings has been amended following
challenges by a national organisation representing the signs industry.
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£200m masterplan for town centre
A BLUEPRINT to breathe new life into Warrington town centre as part of a £200
million re-development project has been given the green light by
council leaders.
Hotel plan put on hold
AN application to build an extension and health and leisure facilities
at a historic hotel once made famous by hosting the Brazilian World Cup
team has been deferred by Warrington planners.
Companies urged to meet challenge
BUSINESSES in Warrington are being challenged to raise £1,600 to help the NSPCC provide more ChildLine counsellors.
MP calls for re-think on bed sit rules
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones is calling upon the Government to
re-think its decision to scrap new rules brought in by Labour that
protected communities from the spread of bed sits and properties of
multiple occupation.
Village festival makes profit
THE annual Stockton Heath Festival made a profit despite the recession the parish council were told.
College raises £8,600 for hospice
WARRINGTON Collegiate’s students and staff have been busy fundraising
for its 2010 designated charity, Claire House Hospice raising a grand
total of £8,600.
Five star award for spuds!
A FAMILY firm specialising in baked potatoes is celebrating after
achieving a five star hygiene rating from Warrington Borough council.
Top marks for motor traders
MYSTERY shoppers checked standards of service at 21 motor traders in Warrington – and awarded top marks to two of them.
Council warning over £50m cuts
THE leader of Warrington Borough Council has issued a grim warning that
the authority is likely to have to find savings of £50 million over the
next three years.