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Runcorn man pleads guilty to misleading consumers
In a case brought by Halton Borough Council Trading Standards, fifty-year-old Barry Benjamin, from Kilncroft in Runcorn, pleaded guilty to misleading two consumers by failing to tell them they had a right to cancel their contracts.The court heard that Benjamin, who...
Victoria Park playground gets deep clean
Halton Borough Council’s Playground Maintenance Team is deep cleaning the rubberised safety surfaces in the toddler area of Victoria Park Playground this week.Due to the high temperature of the water used in the cleaning process, this section of the playground will be...
Fancy having your council tax paid by us?
Halton Borough Council has approved plans to grant free council tax to foster carers, hoping the scheme will encourage more people to consider fostering.Both newly approved and existing carers who live in the borough will get the exemption. It is hoped that the...
Chairperson required to deliver new, all-age autism strategy
A newly established board, which will be responsible for the delivery of the new One Halton All-Age Autism Strategy and associated Delivery Plan is looking for a Chairperson. The Halton Autism Action Alliance wants this ambitious new strategy, to take a more joined-up...
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Weston Expressway closure
Weston Point Expressway, in Runcorn, will be closed from Friday 1st March 2019 for about a year. This for the removal of the trumpet loop, roads connecting the Silver Jubilee Bridge, constructing a roundabout plus demolition of redundant structures. Diversions will be...
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Silver Jubilee Bridge 🗓
To ensure the safety of the public crossing the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Halton Borough Council has taken the decision to restrict access at certain times to the footpath/cycleway, while the bridge is closed for refurbishment. This means on weekdays a free of charge...
read moreHave your say on new political map of Halton Borough Council
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Halton to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries.The Commission’s plans would mean changes to all wards in Halton.Credit: contains Ordnance Survey data (c)...
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Temporary lights 🗓
Merseylink has installed temporary traffic signals on Queensway to allow single lane running between Desoto Road East and the Northbound Ditton Off Slip, from the Mersey Gateway Bridge. The lights will be weekday, daytime only and should be there no more than two...
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