Local government

Halton Borough Council fostering Mockingbird launch at Jellybeans in Widnes

Halton Borough Council

New initiative to support foster families in Halton

Catalyst CEO Nikki Burton with the Mayor of Halton

Catalyst CEO Nikki Burton with the Mayor of Halton

Cultural attractions

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Widnes museum receives £1 million grant to preserve history

The Mayor of Halton, Councillor Kevan Wainwright, and his wife Andrea

The Mayor of Halton, Councillor Kevan Wainwright, and his wife Andrea

Bursaries available for Halton's aspiring youngsters

Town hall chiefs meet on Thursday to plot a way forward.

Town hall chiefs meet on Thursday to plot a way forward.

Local government

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Council could go bust without emergency Government help

Those needing help are encouraged to reach out this winter

Those needing help are encouraged to reach out this winter

Cost of living crisis

Halton supports vulnerable residents with aid package

Plans for a self-storage facility near properties in Runcorn have been submitted. Image from planning documents by Bell Cornwell.

Plans for a self-storage facility near properties in Runcorn have been submitted. Image from planning documents by Bell Cornwell.

Local government

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Storage yard could be built on site intended for houses

Council chief executive Stephen Young says some companies are profiteering from vulnerable children in care.

Council chief executive Stephen Young says some companies are profiteering from vulnerable children in care.

Local government

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Chief slams 'profiteering' as kids' homes charge £15k a week

The plots were purchased at Widnes Cemetery on Birchfield Road.

The plots were purchased at Widnes Cemetery on Birchfield Road.

Local government

Pensioner fears not being buried near mum after rule change

MP Mike Amesbury

MP Mike Amesbury

Local government

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CPS could bring charges against MP Mike Amesbury after punching incident

Consultation on Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge toll rises

Consultation on Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge toll rises

Local government

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Have your say on proposed Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee bridge toll rises

The proposed new surgery would have three treatment rooms instead of the current one. Google image.

The proposed new surgery would have three treatment rooms instead of the current one. Google image.

Local government

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Dental practice eyes new premises to help tackle NHS backlog

The property in Runcorn will be converted into a home for children. Google image.

The property in Runcorn will be converted into a home for children. Google image.

Local government

Home for looked after children gets the green light

How the site could look (Image: Chetwoods).

How the site could look (Image: Chetwoods).

Local government

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Halton to have say on 1,200 job giant warehouse plans

Cllr Harris said 'time was of the essence' to get the work started. Google Earth/PR.

Cllr Harris said 'time was of the essence' to get the work started. Google Earth/PR.

Local government

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Grant will help build 'intergenerational neighbourhood'

Labour's Mike Wharton and Conservative Sian Davidson at last night's Full Council meeting.

Labour's Mike Wharton and Conservative Sian Davidson at last night's Full Council meeting.

Local government

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Councillors clash over controversial winter fuel payment axe

Companies in Widnes and Runcorn town centre are being offered extra business support.

Companies in Widnes and Runcorn town centre are being offered extra business support.

Local government

Town centre businesses offered extra support to boost growth

Kingsway Leisure Centre could be flattened to make way for a residential development. Google image.

Kingsway Leisure Centre could be flattened to make way for a residential development. Google image.

Local government

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Councillors set to sign off £750k leisure centre demolition

$Penalty charges for not paying tolls on Halton\'s bridges could rise to £50.$ $Penalty charges for not paying tolls on Halton\'s bridges could rise to £50.$

Local government

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Bridge penalty charges could rise to £50 if plans approved

Council leader Mike Wharton wants residents and businesses to have their say on regeneration plans.

Council leader Mike Wharton wants residents and businesses to have their say on regeneration plans.

Local government

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Residents urged to have their say on town centre's future

Artist impression of the proposed Heath development including a vertical farm and housing. SOG image.

Artist impression of the proposed Heath development including a vertical farm and housing. SOG image.

Local government

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Heath plans go to public inquiry over chemical concerns

Graham Wallace and MP Mike Amesbury outside the area for development as part of the Unlock Runcorn project.

Graham Wallace and MP Mike Amesbury outside the area for development as part of the Unlock Runcorn project.

Local government

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Town's MP views progress on £23.6m redevelopment work

The Mersey Gateway

The Mersey Gateway

Local government

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Toll charges on the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge are set to increase

The former bank on Main Street in Frodsham could be set for a new lease of life.

The former bank on Main Street in Frodsham could be set for a new lease of life.

Local government

Former bank set to reopen as part of boutique gym chain

More than £1m could be recouped from school finances if fresh plans are approved.

More than £1m could be recouped from school finances if fresh plans are approved.

Schools have £6.5m surplus cash - but some could be recouped

Housing First Programme Lead Sarah Goodwin with Housing First Practitioner Sarah Morrissey

Housing First Programme Lead Sarah Goodwin with Housing First Practitioner Sarah Morrissey

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor

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Halton housing programme celebrates five years of success

Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, taking questions from the audience

Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, taking questions from the audience

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor

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Ambitious plans for Halton outlined by Metro Mayor

A property on Birchfield Road will be converted.

A property on Birchfield Road will be converted.

Local government

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Plan to turn property into children's home gets green light

The former Appleton Village surgery could be converted into an HMO with 15 rooms. Google image.

The former Appleton Village surgery could be converted into an HMO with 15 rooms. Google image.

Local government

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Former GP surgery could be converted into HMO with 15 rooms

The Cookhouse Pub and Kitchen

The Cookhouse Pub and Kitchen

Local government

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Council breaks silence after pub in Widnes slapped with zero-star food hygiene score

CGI image of what the new community centre could look like. Image by Riverside.

CGI image of what the new community centre could look like. Image by Riverside.

Local government

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First look at new community centre as £80m plans take shape

The survey gathered the thoughts of people across Halton.

The survey gathered the thoughts of people across Halton.

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Survey paints bleak picture of loneliness in borough

Council leader Mike Wharton lay the blame squarely at the feet of the former Government and warned 'major changes' would be needed over the coming 'months and years'.

Council leader Mike Wharton lay the blame squarely at the feet of the former Government and warned 'major changes' would be needed over the coming 'months and years'.

Local government

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Auditors raise alarm over state of council's finances

The Kingsway Hotel and pub on Victoria Road, Widnes.

The Kingsway Hotel and pub on Victoria Road, Widnes.

Local government

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Pub and hotel set to be converted into apartment block

The two units at Trident will be merged to form a new site for the Jobcentre. Image from planning docs.

The two units at Trident will be merged to form a new site for the Jobcentre. Image from planning docs.

Local government

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New Jobcentre approved as current site to close over fire risk

$The house on Liverpool Road could become a children\'s home under fresh plans. Google image.$ $The house on Liverpool Road could become a children\'s home under fresh plans. Google image.$

Local government

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Plan submitted to convert house into children's home

Child obesity rockets between reception and Year 6 according to figures published by the council.

Child obesity rockets between reception and Year 6 according to figures published by the council.

Local government

More than a quarter of Halton Year 6 pupils classed as obese

The property in Runcorn could be converted into a home for children. Google image.

The property in Runcorn could be converted into a home for children. Google image.

Local government

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Children's home conversion plans submitted for property

Weston Habitat Bank in Runcorn will see new hedges, ponds and wildflower meadows.

Weston Habitat Bank in Runcorn will see new hedges, ponds and wildflower meadows.

Local government

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Huge new nature habitat to be built at former quarry

Halton Cllr Bill Woolfall says more information is needed about the potential impact of the Mersey Tidal Power barrage. Main image from LCR.

Halton Cllr Bill Woolfall says more information is needed about the potential impact of the Mersey Tidal Power barrage. Main image from LCR.

Local government

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Councillor says more information needed over tidal barrage

Halton Council is facing an overspend this year of almost £20m.

Halton Council is facing an overspend this year of almost £20m.

Local government

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Halton will go £20m over budget unless 'urgent' action taken

It was predicted they would bring in £150k in their first year..

It was predicted they would bring in £150k in their first year..

Local government

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Council axes plans to introduce traffic wardens over cost

Most of the bailiff referrals were for unpaid council tax.

Most of the bailiff referrals were for unpaid council tax.

Local government

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Halton Council refers more than 2,600 debts to bailiffs

Runcorn Old Town will receive a £20million investment

Runcorn Old Town will receive a £20million investment

Local government

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Runcorn residents asked for ideas on how to spend £20million Government funding

The public inquiry was conducted largely behind closed doors.

The public inquiry was conducted largely behind closed doors.

Local government

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Costs claims against council upheld over Pavilions plan

Critisicm has been aimed at Creamfields by Appleton residents over noise generated by the festival

Critisicm has been aimed at Creamfields by Appleton residents over noise generated by the festival

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MP to raise residents’ ‘unfair noise pollution’ concerns with Creamfields and council

The school wants to replace its existing security fence because it is too low.

The school wants to replace its existing security fence because it is too low.

Local government

School submits plans for security fence over access concerns

Shipping containers were installed at White Moss Nursery and Garden Centre in Cuerdley.

Shipping containers were installed at White Moss Nursery and Garden Centre in Cuerdley.

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Business in court for defying council notice blocking shipping containers at site

More than a dozen schools are set to receive a final notice that the council is axing its school meal provision.

More than a dozen schools are set to receive a final notice that the council is axing its school meal provision.

Local government

Clock ticking for school meal service as union urges u-turn

Halton Mayor and Mayoress Kevan and Andrea Wainwright

Halton Mayor and Mayoress Kevan and Andrea Wainwright

Mayor and Mayoress vow to help young people access opportunities in Halton

Runcorn MP Mike Amesbury has raised concerns following the abrupt closure of Halton Mind.

Runcorn MP Mike Amesbury has raised concerns following the abrupt closure of Halton Mind.

Local government

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Fears for mental health services after charity's closure

Four properties at St Paul's Mews are set to be bulldozed

Four properties at St Paul's Mews are set to be bulldozed

Local government

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Former air raid shelter and row of shops can be demolished, council agrees

Parish Cllrs Terry Colquitt (left) and John Anderton on Ditton Bridge. (Image: PR/Google)

Parish Cllrs Terry Colquitt (left) and John Anderton on Ditton Bridge. (Image: PR/Google)

Local government

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Community left 'marooned and isolated' by bridge work

Cllrs Ryan (left) and Logan are among a number objecting to plans for a sub station on green space.

Cllrs Ryan (left) and Logan are among a number objecting to plans for a sub station on green space.

Local government

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Councillors see red over plans for sub station near homes

Starbucks and Burker King drive-thrus are set for the go ahead despite objections from health chiefs and ward councillor Angela Teeling. Main image from planning docs.

Starbucks and Burker King drive-thrus are set for the go ahead despite objections from health chiefs and ward councillor Angela Teeling. Main image from planning docs.

Local government

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Starbucks and Burger King plans set to be approved