Mark Smith

United Kingdom

Local Democracy Reporter at Cheshire Live

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HMO approved despite police fears over 'community tensions'

1 week ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

The property on Lacey Street will be converted into a house in multiple occupation. (Image: Google) A former dental practice in Widnes will be converted into a house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite police concerns over possible vandalism and community tensions. Planning officers at Halton Borough Council have rubber-stamped an application to transform the former Widnes Dental Practice on Lacey Street into a four bedroom HMO.
Major plans for town centre could include new homes, bars, and market

2 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Mark Smith

Wide-scale regeneration plans could completely transform a town centre. Halton Council's executive board has been advised in a report to approve the Widnes Town Centre Regeneration Framework, a scheme designed to modernise and future-proof the town centre.
Town centre could be transformed by regeneration plans

3 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Mark Smith |Dan Haygarth

The proposals are intended to shape the direction of the town for the next 15 yearsA town centre could be transformed by wide-scale regeneration plans. A report to Halton Council's executive board has recommended the local authority approves the Widnes Town Centre Regeneration Framework, which is designed to reshape the town centre and make it fit for the future.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visits Cheshire town as school breakfast clubs launched

3 weeks ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Mark Smith

The Deputy Prime Minister was in Runcorn today to mark the national launch of the Government’s school breakfast clubs. Angela Rayner was joined by Labour’s candidate for the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election Karen Shore for the visit to Palace Fields Primary Academy, where they met staff and pupils as part of a nationwide roll-out.
Green light granted for supported living home project

3 weeks ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

The property will provide supported living for four adults and have space for two employees. (Image: Google.) A property in Runcorn is set to be converted into supported living accommodation after plans were given the green light. Halton Council has approved the change of use of a private residence on Handforth Lane into supported living for four residents and two staff.
Starbucks and Burger King drive-thru plans get go-ahead on appeal

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Mark Smith

Starbucks and Burger King drive-thrus are set to be built in Widnes after a planning appeal was upheld. Halton Council planning chiefs had thrown out plans for the development at Green Oaks Shopping Park following a site visit in September last year. A majority of members had expressed concerns about traffic build up, particularly the turning out of the main Morrisons/Green Oaks car park. The applicant appealed the decision and the government’s planning inspector has now upheld their appeal.
Probe launched over mystery trucks heading through Widnes

1 month ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

Residents say 'hundreds' of dump trucks have been moving up Norlands Lane. (Image: Google image) An investigation has been launched into HGV movements on the fringes of Halton in Widnes. A reader contacted the World to say 'hundreds' of tipper trucks had been spotted moving up Norlands Lane recently. Although the roads themselves are in the borough of Halton, the land where they have apparently been heading is in the borough of Knowsley.
Chester city centre boutique hotel and spa plans get go-ahead

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Mark Smith

Plans to convert a historic building in Chester into a boutique hotel and spa have been given the green light. Planners at Cheshire West and Chester have rubber-stamped an application for the Grade II-listed Park House on Lower Bridge Street which will see a new hotel with 19 rooms developed. According to the plans, internal remodelling will see a new reception area with access through the main entrance via Lower Bridge Street.
Green light expected for new supported living estate

1 month ago | runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk | Mark Smith

The patch of brownfield land in Halton View and (inset) artist impression of what the layout of the scheme will look like. (Image: Planning docs) Plans for a supported living estate in Widnes look poised to be rubber-stamped. Halton Council's development management committee convenes next week where it is expected to back a scheme for people with disabilities and health conditions on a vacant parcel of brownfield land in Halton View.
Pub closed down after police find machete and drug parapernalia to be turned into homes

1 month ago | cheshire-live.co.uk | Mark Smith

A historic former pub closed by police after underage drinking, machete and drugs paraphernalia were discovered could be turned into a house and two more homes built on its car park. Plans have been submitted to Halton Borough Council for The Beehive Inn on Halebank Road which would see the old pub transformed into a new home, with two more detached properties constructed on the neighbouring former car park.

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