Farrell St Subway

The Council has recently contacted me regarding a proposal to close the subway located on Farrell St.

The subway attracts vandalism, suffers from flooding after heavy rainfall and requires investment to remove and replace uneven flags on the approach to the subway.

The puffin crossing located near the school provides an alternative to the subway and a second crossing via a S106 planning agreement has been secured for a nearby residential development to the south of the subway (although in the current climate it is unlikely that work will start on housing developments in the area for some time).

Both local residents groups have been consulted by Cllr Bennett and myself and have no objections to the closure.

The council will have to undertake a consultation exercise before a Stopping Up Order can be put in place.

If you have any views on this matter then please leave a message and I will pass all comments to the council officer concerned..

Plans list week ending 1st May

Click on the heading to download a pdf document containing the latest list of planning applications submitted to the council.

The Mersey Forest

From helping local primary school pupils 'green' their school grounds, to creating new woodlands and green spaces, to supporting volunteers to care for their local woods, The Mersey Forest has a wide-ranging role within the Warrington community.

Click on the heading to download a pdf factsheet on the quiet revolution that is transforming local woodlands.

Plans list week ending 24th April

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Titan Prison ruled out on Omega

As I write Jack Straw MP is at the dispatch box confirming that the prestigious Omega site will not be home to a Titan Prison.

This is good news and one that will be welcomed by campaigners across the town.

Both Helen Jones MP and Helen Southworth MP have worked very hard to secure this important victory for the town.

Victory in planning battle

Norris Street residents are celebrating after planners threw out plans for an overbearing residential home on land at the junction of Norris St and O'Leary Street.

I was pleased to play a small part in supporting local residents and want to pay tribute to Len Smith, Bernie McDerra and Ian Smith who went beyond the call of duty in running the campaign alongside Cllr Mike Hannon and myself.

It remains to be seen if the developer appeals the decision.

Planning Applications week ending 3rd April

Click on the heading to download the latest planning applications submitted to Warrington BC.