RESIDENTS are being invited to find out more about the council's proposals to build a £7.83 million waste transfer station on Winwick Road.

The council is proposing to submit a planning application at the end of this month, with a decision due to be made by planning chiefs in the summer.

Two drop-in sessions are taking place at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub to allow the public to talk to officers about the plans and have their questions answered.

The events take place tomorrow, Thursday, from 10am to 4pm, and on Monday, from 4.30pm to 8pm.

Currently, Warrington’s waste is transported to Widnes, where is it collected into larger amounts before being removed for disposal elsewhere.

The council’s proposal is to provide a building in Warrington where waste can be collected for a short time before it is transported for processing and disposal.

The revenue saving anticipated to be generated by building the station is in the region of £350,000 to 400,000 per year.

It could be operating by February 2020.

The authority said it will be carrying out ‘more engagement over the coming months’ and will regularly update its website with the latest information.

Regular e-mail updates will also be sent out.

People wishing to be added to the e-mail list should contact the council on waste.transfer@warrington.gov.uk.