I read the Guardian article on the new bin policy with interest, but disagree with one of the points made. Where you have mentioned that we should not blame the workforce, I believe the ruling group has now given power to a workforce that have found
IN reply to letter from Samantha Herridge about the open bin policy, which has currently been introduced by the council, it is all well and good her comments that we should take all recyclable items to the relevant bins in our cars when we go shopping
I find the recent decision by Warrington Borough Council to stop emptying slightly open refuse bins bemusing. Yes, ok, I can understand the council's reasoning that it is primarily for health and safety reasons, but any additional insinuations that it
I AM disgusted at the petulant implementation of the new refuse collection guidelines which have been enforced. I understand and sympathise with the need to encourage waste minimisation and to be mindful of health and safety issues for refuse collectors
The Guardian once again seems to be inundated with a controversial subject created by Warrington Borough Council. Putting the arguments for and against to one side for a moment let's look at a more logical, ecological solution. Instead of the council
The latest policy decision to not collect wheelie bins if the bin lid is open is yet more evidence of the chaos of a Lib Dem/Tory council. A council meeting that had to be adjourned because the new Lib Dem/Tory council leaders did not know the rules,
I AM extremely angered by the council's new rules not to collect rubbish bins with the lids up. I do understand the health and safety issues but then surely the council should supply bigger bins to the homes that need them. All that will happen is that
"I'M late, I'm late, for a very important date," the famous white rabbit's cry in Alice in Wonderland is a fitting message for a historic milestone this week. A £6,000 memorial stone, planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of Daresbury-born
CHEMISTRY Magic is the theme of a fun-filled activities at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, until August 4. It's Big Bugs next week as children will be challenged to construct a giant insect from bright plastic. Admission to these special summer events
WATCH medieval craftsmen demonstrate skills mastered 600 years ago. A 15th century living history encampment celebrating medieval pastimes and lifestyles, comes to Norton Priory Museum, from noon to 6pm, on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6. "It's
A FACTORY in Widnes is under investigation after a worker was crushed to death by a forklift truck. Daniel Mahon, aged 44, from Anfield, Liverpool, was killed after becoming trapped under the truck at Merseyside Coatings in Pickerings Road, Ditton, shortly
PUT on your dancing shoes and get down to Chicago Rock for its new dance academy. Launching on Monday, customers aged 18 and over can enter the dance off to compete for a place in the grand final and win £300. The final will be on Monday, September
SHE may have said goodbye to her 20-year career as a teaching assistant but there will always be a special place in Joan Jenkins' heart for Brook Acre Primary School. Joan, aged 60, from Paddington, retired from Brook Acre last week with a touching send
SCOTT Street Carnival will take place on Saturday, August 19, from noon until 5pm. The family fun day, to be opened by the Mayor of Warrington, Clr Linda Dirir and her consort Allin Dirir, will raise cash for Green Lane Special School. Attractions include
STEP to it this summer with two dance activity days. Organised by the Warrington Wolves Foundation, the sessions take place on Tuesday and then next Thursday, August 10, between 10am and 2pm. The sessions are held at the Power League at Beamont High
AN urgent appeal for puppy walking volunteers has been released by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The association is searching for volunteers from the Warrington area to join their team. Volunteers will be asked to care and educate guide dog
AN eight-year campaign for a memorial to Lewis Carroll has succeeded thanks to Moore resident Dr Kim Skovgaard. His determination has led to creation of a granite monument to the Alice in Wonderland author near his birthplace in Daresbury. Dr Skovgaard
AN 'inflammatory' letter could have damaged a fragile ceasefire over temperatures in the market. Food hall traders were planning to withhold their rent until the borough council bought a new air conditioning system. But at a meeting with the market
STAFF from Warrington's Trading Standards team had reason to celebrate after scooping a top national award. They won the prestigious MJ Local Government Achievement Award at a London ceremony. Warrington's team was nominated for producing an excellent
A DATE has been set for a by-election for the council seat of Poulton North and it looks as though it will become a hotly contested battle. On September 7, voters will go to the polls to decide who they want to represent their ward. The seat became
VILLAGERS in Croft may soon have not one but 9,000 new neighbours. That's because plans have gone in to house 9,000 hens in an organic, free range egg production unit on the former Spring Field Farm site. The proposals would see a 100.660 metre by 18.288
