Warrington backs growth plan with 4,200 homes and town centre investment

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Warrington council is approving an £886,000 grant to fund town centre improvements and a development framework for 4,200 new homes.

Warrington council's cabinet approved £886,000 in grant funding from the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority's mayoral investment fund to support the town's growth and regeneration.

Of the funding, £386,000 will support a programme of cultural events and community-led initiatives across Warrington town centre and venues across the town, expected to increase footfall and support local businesses. The remaining £500,000 will fund the next phase of Sankey Street improvements, including wider footways, more pedestrian crossing points, improved bus stops and new plants to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle to local shops and businesses.

The cabinet also approved the proposed south east Warrington urban extension development framework, which sets out the delivery of 4,200 new homes alongside two new primary schools, a new secondary school, leisure and health facilities, green space and active travel routes. The council plans to consult residents on changes to the council tax support scheme for working-age households from April 2027 and approved a new 'financial resilience' service running to 2029.

How it is being reported

• D-Day for huge plans to build 240 apartments in Warrington town centreCouncillors are meeting todayCheshire Live · 15 Oct, 09:30
• Decision to be made on huge 240 apartments plan for former DW Sports siteCouncillors are set to make a decision on huge plans for 240 affordable apartments in Warrington town centre.Warrington Guardian · 14 Oct, 17:45
• Town's 'step to growth' including 4,200 homes and Sankey Street plan up for approvalWarrington Labour says it is backing the town’s future with ‘steps towards growth’ as the council’s cabinet is set to make a number of decisions.Warrington Guardian · 14 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Warrington · Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority · Homes England · Bank Street

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