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Decision due over former pub site flats plan in Runcorn
The site has been vacant since The Croft pub was demolished in 2020.
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Council releases details of rejected £11.7m Runcorn Levelling Up bid
The Government turned down Halton's bid in January.
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Overspend of £10m in single Halton council department
Spending chiefs have been briefed that some of the overspend has come from agency workers plus hiring consultants after a damning Ofsted report.
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Radical shake-up could see part of High Street off limits to cars
Part of High Street could be shut to general traffic to make way for a pedestrianised plaza.
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Urban renewal chiefs back 'house of multiple occupation' action plan
Halton Borough Council is to try to find out the scale of HMOs in the borough and looking to ways of shoring up standards.
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Huge milestone for £23.6m Runcorn revamp
Seven major projects can now be completed after gaining government sign-off.
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4.99% council tax rise on cards in Halton
The increase comprises 2.99% for the main council tax component and 2% in social care precept.
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Plea for 20mph Preston Brook limit tipped to be turned down
A council report said 20mph speed limits have 'negligible impact' on speeds and collisions.
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German shepherd owner to pay £3,600 after dog mauled to death
The attack happened at Runcorn Town Park in late 2021.
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Special measures for school where pupils 'put at risk'
The primary was graded "inadequate" with safeguarding arrangements described as "not effective".
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Public invited to mull Runcorn town centre 'streetscape' options
Residents are being asked to share their thoughts on two proposals.
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House prices up and delays down after bridge opening says council
A council report said there had been 'no mass exodus' of businesses and company numbers have in fact risen 'after an initial drop'.