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Junior sports teams in Runcorn and Widnes could win new kit to value of £1k.
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Junior sports teams in Runcorn and Widnes could win new kit to value of £1k.
Prime Minister makes energy bill claim in Runcorn and Widnes visit
Jul 25, 2024 · PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer claims household energy bills will fall by £300 a year during a visit to Runcorn and Widnes today, Thursday. The politician warned it will “take time” to reap the benefits of clean power initiatives, but stood by a claim that Labour’s plans will eventually drive down prices. He said the Government is ...
Heath plans go to public inquiry over chemical concerns
1 day ago · Highly controversial plans to build hundreds of new homes near chemical facilities in Runcorn have hit the buffers following the announcement of a public inquiry. Halton planning chiefs rubber-stamped an application by SOG Ltd in May which included 545 ‘net zero’ homes, a 55,000 sq ft vertical farm powered by hydrogen, office and leisure ...
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Traffic being held on M56 in Warrington and Runcorn due to 'serious' police incident.
Flooding disruption on railway as trains in Runcorn face delays
1 day ago · TRAIN commuters are being warned of delays this morning, Thursday, due to flooding. Avanti West Coast are all reporting reduced speed on the line through Runcorn. It follows torrential rain through the most part of yesterday, Wednesday, which continued through the night. In a statement, Avanti West Coast said: “Due to flooding between Crewe ...
Town centre could undergo big changes as new plans backed
Dec 11, 2023 · Town centre could undergo big changes as new plans backed. Plans to develop a new strategy for the future of Widnes town centre which could include more leisure and dining opportunities, changes to how it is laid out and less reliance on vehicles have cleared a vital hurdle. The council has previously commissioned a study to examine the threats ...
Halton Council secure full £23m for 'Reconnecting Runcorn’ …
Feb 16, 2023 · MAJOR funding has been approved to ‘transform’ the face of Runcorn. Leaders of Halton Borough Council are ‘delighted’ by news that the huge £23.6million investment deal has been secured for the town. The ‘Reconnecting Runcorn’ programme was first given the green light back in July 2021 as part of the Government’s Town Deal scheme.
Multi-billion pound plans to 're-plumb' the north starts in Runcorn
Mar 13, 2024 · By Jessica Barnes Reporter. Plans to re-plum the north start in Runcorn (Image: Canva) PLANS to ‘re-plumb’ the north west have begun with a £4.1million project in Runcorn. The 25-year plan launched by United Utilities will see billions of pounds invested into projects across the north in a bid to deliver cleaner rivers, beaches and lakes.