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Writer of ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ revisits where it all began
On Tuesday 13th February Reconnecting Runcorn welcomed Susan Nickson, the creator of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, to revisit some of the locations that inspired the award-winning show and get a behind the scenes look at some of the new Reconnecting...
Power in Partnership (PIP) Ensures a Bright Future for Halton’s Youth
In 2024, Runcorn is set to undergo a remarkable transformation with exciting new developments and investments in the town's future. One of those projects a part of Reconnecting Runcorn is Youthy.com-. In the face of significant challenges posed over the last couple of...
PEACE GARDEN TO OPEN AT RUNCORN TEMPLE
Wat Phra Singh UK are pleased to announce the construction of a new peace garden at their temple in Runcorn town centre. The Peace Garden is part of the Reconnecting Runcorn Town Deal Programme, an ambitious set of eight projects which aim to improve the lives and...
MURAL WILL BE REMOVED BUT RE-USED
As part of the enabling works for the repurposing of 59 High Street Runcorn, the mural on its gable wall will be removed for re-use. The mural, which has been on the wall for a decade, has faded, and the material has suffered from the weather, with some holes...
RECONNECTING RUNCORN TO SHOWCASE PROGRESS
Public events in June will give local residents and businesses an opportunity to see and hear first-hand about the progress being made to deliver the seven exciting projects that form the £23.6m Reconnecting Runcorn programme. The events are: ‘Walk and talk’ tour –...
FIRST COMPLETED RECONNECTING RUNCORN PROJECT SEES NEW CREATIVE HUB OPEN
The first Reconnecting Runcorn project – the renovation and refurbishment of 71 High Street – has been completed. The Grade II Listed Building, is now the new home to Hazlehurst Studios, who have recently taken tenancy of the building, expanding from next door at 73a...
FURTHER APPROVAL FOR RECONNECTING RUNCORN
Halton Borough Council is pleased to announce that all of the £23m Town Deal funding has now been secured for the Reconnecting Runcorn programme. In July 2021, Runcorn was awarded £23.6m as part of the Government’s Town Deal scheme, following the submission of the...
YOUR VIEWS WANTED ON HIGH STREET IMPROVEMENT IDEAS
Halton Borough Council is looking for your views on potential opportunities to improve Runcorn High Street at a drop-in session today, Wednesday 15 February, at The Brindley Theatre Studio, 2.30pm- 4pm. As part of the Reconnecting Runcorn project, the Council will be...
£14M TOWN DEAL FUNDING RELEASED FOR FIRST RECONNECTING RUNCORN PROJECTS
Public events in June will give local residents and businesses an opportunity to see and hear first-hand about the progress being made to deliver the seven exciting projects that form the £23.6m Reconnecting Runcorn programme. The events are: ‘Walk and talk’ tour –...
RECONNECTING RUNCORN ONE STEP CLOSER TO RELEASING £23.6M FUNDING
The first four Reconnecting Runcorn Town Deal Business Case Summary Documents have now been submitted to the Government – marking a significant milestone and a big step closer to unlocking the £23.6m of Towns Fund investment earmarked for Runcorn. In July 2021, it was...
LATEST RECONNECTING RUNCORN HIGH STREET RESTORATION ANNOUNCED
Halton Borough Council has acquired and is set to repurpose 65 High Street, Runcorn as it progresses plans for a Creative and Digital Skills Centre as part of the £23.6m Reconnecting Runcorn Town Deal. The former Gas Store was becoming vacant, with the business...
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE BRINDLEY ENHANCEMENT
Last month Halton Borough Council revealed design concepts to show how The Brindley could look under ambitious plans to develop the existing building and surrounding area. Now the public can view these plans and speak to the project team behind them, at an open event...