Revised Warrington local plan releases 1,430 acres of Green Belt

The local authority has stated its “strong opposition” to increased prices for users of the Warburton Toll Bridge following the structure's proposed £6.5m renovation.

Money from the £3.6bn government fund is meant to boost investment, encourage economic regeneration and provide vital infrastructure.

The council’s cabinet approved a cash injection for the town’s bus company to facilitate its relocation to Dallam Lane, unlocking land around Wilderspool Causeway for the 1,300-home development.

Take part in the fourth Vertical Salary Review of North West property and construction professionals to receive early access to the findings and be entered into a draw to win a pass to a year of events, including the sold-out Place Party.

From 24 June, Place North West will be bringing property people back together again at conferences, social gatherings and debates.

Political leaders from Liverpool City Region, Warrington, and Cheshire West & Chester have combined to condemn part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail proposal it says would “short-change” the region.

The secretary of state has rejected Liberty Properties Developments’ and Eddie Stobart’s plans to build a 630,000 sq ft national distribution centre on land north of Barleycastle Lane, reversing a council approval last year.

Blackpool, Barrow-in-Furness and Warrington are among the first seven locations to have funding bids accepted as part of the Government’s much-vaunted levelling-up programme.

The council has decided to stop work on the preparation of its local plan while it assesses the impact of Covid-19, the Government's proposed planning reforms and national guidance on calculating housing need.