New kids at Children’s Zoo

Image: Darren Moston

Zoo rangers at Walton Hall and Gardens are delighted to announce four new arrivals at the Children's Zoo. And the timing couldn't be any better, as the ever-popular zoo prepares to open to the public again from 12 April.

Coronavirus cases are rising in Warrington

Residents are reminded to follow the rules as the number of COVID cases has increased in parts of the borough over the last week.

How you can vote in the Warrington elections in May

On Thursday 6 May, residents in Warrington will go to the polls to vote for the borough, town and parish elections, and for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire election.

World Social Work Day

The theme for this year’s World Social Work Day is Ubuntu: I am because we are

Work is underway on new affordable housing schemes

Building work has started on a £28million scheme to create 161 new, affordable homes at two former school sites in Birchwood and Great Sankey.

New Burtonwood cycleway link - ‘Terry O’Neill Way’ – opens

Finishing touches have been made to a new shared use path between Burtonwood Village and Warrington, providing a much needed traffic-free route for pedestrians and cyclists.

CityFibre to extend its world-class infrastructure into Warrington

• 216 towns and villages identified across the UK

• Great Sankey, Latchford and Padgate chosen in Warrington, as well as the town centre

• £4 billion Full Fibre Investment programme represents the largest independent investment in the UK’s digital infrastructure for a generation.

Work continues on delivering the “right Local Plan” for Warrington

Warrington Borough Council is continuing to review its proposed Local Plan, in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Government proposed planning reforms and new housing calculation methodology.

Outdoor hospitality expected to resume from 12 April

Following the national roadmap out of lockdown, Warrington’s food and drink premises are gearing up to reopen in a COVID-secure manner.

Growth for Together Energy

Together Energy – the Scottish-based energy company in which Warrington Borough Council has a 50% share – is undergoing real growth, new figures show.