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A PROJECT to transform an under-used industrial site in Widnes into a vibrant residential area has taken its next step. Halton Borough Council has appointed Chester-based Cityheart as its development partner for the Foundry Lane residential regeneration project in Halebank. This follows the granting of outline planning permission on February 1 for the first phase of the project, which will see 86 new homes built on the former Stobart offices and Tarmac site. The second phase of the project will then result in a further 274 modern and affordable homes. Cllr Ron Hignett, Halton Borough Council’s executive board member for the physical environment, welcomed the news. ....
7 projects aimed to transform Runcorn town centre SEVEN projects aimed at transforming Runcorn Town Centre into a better place to live, work and visit could secure up to £25 million investment from the Government’s Towns Fund. The projects, suggested by Runcorn people, businesses and community groups, make up the Runcorn Town Investment Plan (TIP) – a vision for the town’s future. The plan seeks to build on Runcorn’s strengths and address its challenges. Runcorn was one of 100 towns invited by the Government to develop a TIP and to bid for the funding. Due to Covid-19, engagement with stakeholders has mainly been carried out online - suggestions were gathered from the public, and a public questionnaire was completed by more than 600 people. This was followed up by further survey work and consultation. ....