Councillors Harris and Wheeler will vote against the budget due to lack of consultation on closure of Sandy Lane Recycling Centre, changes to parking charges and reduction in library services. SIGN OUR PETITION FOR A NEW RECYCLING CENTRE! (link in story)
We have given our support to plans for Warrington to join a devolution priority programme along with Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester, in a move that should bring significant power and funding to our region.
At yesterday’s meeting I praised the role that farmers and farming families play in supplying locally grown food and asked the Council to explain what they are doing to support this key industry.
Finance management is a hot topic in Warrington, with many of our residents concerned about the Council’s investments.
The decision by the Secretary of State to support the Planning Inspector’s recommendation and not allow the Six56 development is fantastic news that will be welcomed by most residents of South Warrington.
Warrington Council gave its unanimous support to our motion calling for better planning and consultations over the Creamfields festival, held just over the border in Daresbury each year.