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Last chance to have your say on Warrington’s nightlife

Published: Friday, 19th October 2018

Time is running out for you to share your views on how we can make Warrington’s nightlife better for all.

“Wolfie” and “Sharky” will come face to face next week as the council raises awareness of the dangers of borrowing from loan sharks.
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018
A special illegal money lending awareness event takes place in the town centre next week. Local people are being invited to come along, meet Sharky - the national anti-loan shark mascot - and Wolfie, and get a range of help, support and advice.
Film season comes to an end
Published: Thursday, 11th October 2018
The final film in the ‘Film Up North’ season, Hobson’s Choice, will be showing at Warrington Town Hall on 12 October.
A bright future for Stockton Heath Library
Published: Thursday, 11th October 2018
Local people are being invited to find out more about the exciting plans for Stockton Heath Library.
Warrington leads the way on day scientists issue final warning on climate change
Published: Wednesday, 10th October 2018
Warrington Borough Council is set to become the first local authority in the country to have its electricity needs met entirely by solar power.
Young people and mental health
Published: Wednesday, 10th October 2018
Warrington Borough Council is supporting World Mental Health Day to encourage young people to start a conversation about mental health.
Don’t forget to register
Published: Monday, 8th October 2018
Households who have not yet replied to the annual canvass will be receiving a visit from today, Monday.
Something’s stirring in central Warrington – and it’s not just a free hot pot supper.
Published: Monday, 8th October 2018
Warrington Borough Council & partners want to work with local residents to develop & deliver a ‘masterplan’ for central Warrington. Work starts Tuesday (9 October, 6pm) at Orford community hub.
Help give children a happy Christmas
Published: Monday, 1st October 2018
Warrington Borough council’s neighbourhoods team is running its Christmas Toy Appeal for the sixth year.
Regiment’s freedom parade
Published: Thursday, 27th September 2018
A regiment with links to Warrington going back almost 150 years will be paraded in all its glory next week, as it marches through the town centre.
Beautician avoids jail by “hair’s breadth”
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018
A Warrington beautician was handed a suspended jail sentence after an investigation by Warrington Borough Council trading standards.
Help make our nightlife better for all
Published: Tuesday, 25th September 2018
Do you enjoy a night out in Warrington? We need your views on our night time economy and how it can be improved.
Have your say on the Burtonwood environmental scheme
Published: Tuesday, 25th September 2018
Warrington Borough Council is urging residents in Burtonwood and Collins Green to have their say.
Troops' freedom parade
Published: Thursday, 20th September 2018
Warrington was alive with colour, flying flags and beating drums, as the borough’s heroic military freemen parade through the town centre.
Domestic abuse campaign launched across Cheshire, opening the door on unhealthy relationships
Published: Tuesday, 18th September 2018
A campaign to help the public spot the signs of domestic abuse and know where to get help was launched this week at Capesthorne Community Centre.
Peace sculptures to be unveiled
Published: Thursday, 13th September 2018
Two bronze ‘peace’ sculptures will be unveiled in Warrington next Friday – 25 years after two IRA bombs killed 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Johnathan Ball, and injured more than 50 people.
Children find their forever families
Published: Thursday, 13th September 2018
Together for Adoption brings together the adoption services of five local authorities – Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan.
Fraudster warning
Published: Thursday, 13th September 2018
A potential fraudster posing as a Warrington Borough Council Officer tried to gain the bank details of a Latchford resident.
Wheel get you bike safe
Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018
Cyclists are being invited to pedal down to Warrington’s temporary market this weekend, for free bike safety checks, security marking and much more.
Get your blood pressure checked and keep your heart happy
Published: Monday, 10th September 2018
Free and easy blood pressure checks are on offer to Warrington residents this week (10-16 September) as part of national ‘Know Your Numbers! Week’.
Working together to prevent suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day
Published: Friday, 7th September 2018
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) takes place Monday 10 September 2018.
Warrington builds bridges with European partners
Published: Friday, 7th September 2018
Warrington is forging new European links to help protect the future of the borough’s famous transporter bridge.
Warrington residents’ views needed as adult social care costs reach breaking point
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018
The Council is urging local residents and community groups to have their say on how support for older people, younger adults with mental or physical disabilities, and their carers, should be funded.
Discover Warrington’s secrets
Published: Tuesday, 4th September 2018
Warrington is joining England’s largest festival of history and culture, with over 30 free events.
Key libraries role for council chief
Published: Tuesday, 4th September 2018
Warrington Borough Council’s chief executive has been appointed as chair of the group responsible for providing leadership and support to libraries across the country.
Don’t forget to register
Published: Wednesday, 29th August 2018
Warrington Borough Council is issuing reminder letters to households who haven’t yet responded to the annual canvass, and any households who don’t respond by 26 October will receive a personal visit.
Maths and English success for Warrington
Published: Friday, 24th August 2018
The number of Warrington students achieving a ‘strong pass’ in GCSE Maths and English has increased.
Fine for dropping cigarette butt
Published: Thursday, 23rd August 2018
A Warrington resident has been ordered to pay £676 after she dropped a cigarette butt from a vehicle on Mersey Street, Warrington
Green reigns supreme in Warrington
Published: Wednesday, 8th August 2018
Warrington’s cemeteries are once again flying the flag for the borough.
Play for all at Oakwood Avenue
Published: Wednesday, 8th August 2018
Work has been completed on a brand new, disability-friendly play area on Oakwood Avenue in Padgate.