Halton Borough Council10 Dec 2024Council to write off £240k owed by benefit cheatChristina Pomfrey was jailed in one of the biggest benefit fraud cases the CPS has prosecuted. 10 Dec 2024England7 Dec 2024Funding granted for greenhouses, gardens and toolsFunding is given for green projects in Halton to promote sustainability and support community engagement.7 Dec 2024England14 Nov 2024Scrapped bus service reinstated with public fundsMetro Mayor Steve Rotheram says he hopes the X4 route between Runcorn and Liverpool attracts passengers.14 Nov 2024Liverpool9 Nov 2024Children's homes 'charging £15k a week per child'The chief executive of Halton Council accuses some companies of "profiteering".9 Nov 2024England24 Oct 2024Fewer could use bridges when tolls rise, bosses sayTwo toll bridges could charge higher fees but a report says it may cause drivers to travel elsewhere.24 Oct 2024Liverpool17 Oct 2024Public inquiry into homes near chemical plant planAn independent planning inspector scrutinises Halton Council's decision to approved the plan. 17 Oct 202416 Oct 2024Mersey Gateway and Runcorn bridge tolls to risePlans for a 20% rise in toll charges on the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge are submitted.16 Oct 2024Liverpool29 Sep 2024Huge obesity rates among borough's primary pupilsA council report blames inequality and deprivation for the rise in obesity rates.29 Sep 2024Liverpool16 Sep 2024Urgent action needed over council spending - reportHalton Borough Council is set to go almost £20m over budget this year, a report says. 16 Sep 2024England
