Warrington Borough Council3 days agoWhy a debt-ridden council plans 7.48% tax increaseAs Warrington Council looks to service a £1.4bn debt with tax increases, we ask why this has happened?3 days ago4 days agoChief constable criticises CCTV room closure planCheshire Police's chief constable says CCTV is a "key contributor" to crime falling in Warrington.4 days ago5 days agoReform councillor defects to ConservativesJohn Roddy says he was told the area's financial issues were "not a priority" by his former party.5 days ago10 Feb 20267.5% council tax increase on the cards in two areasTwo Labour-led authorities are given permission to bring in a higher than usual council tax rise.10 Feb 20268 Feb 2026Commercial approach has failed, says councilWarrington Borough Council says it has borrowed too much and taken on too much risk.8 Feb 202625 Jan 2026'We need more council-run homes for our kids'A council says opening its own homes 'increases stability' for children in care and will save money.25 Jan 20261 Dec 2025Council may ask for tax rise and financial supportThe council says if it did not receive support it would have to declare itself effectively bankrupt.1 Dec 202521 Nov 2025'It would be devastating to lose community centre'About 200 people demonstrated outside the Woolston Hub, calling on the council to keep it open.21 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Workers removing flags face 'unacceptable' abuseSeveral councils say workers have been verbally abused in the street for taking the flags down.17 Nov 2025...
