Warrington council news
Warrington council news, newest first: decisions, budgets, council tax, bins and services, each linked to the council's own papers.
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Warrington Council Tax Support: Have Your Say by 19 November
The consultation on income-banded council tax support is open until 5pm on 19 November. The top award would rise from 78% to 86.5% of the bill from April 2027.
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Council
Warrington Council This Week: 4,200 Homes and 240 Flats
Three public meetings 12 to 15 October: Scrutiny Monday, Cabinet on the 4,200 south east homes and council tax support Wednesday, seven planning votes Thursday.
Housing
Warrington HMOs now need planning permission, borough-wide
Turning a Warrington family home into a small HMO needs planning permission from today, across the whole borough. Comments on the wider rule close 19 October.
Housing
Warrington sets £35,000 fine for illegal eviction
Warrington will fine landlords from £35,000 for unlawful eviction and £6,000 for refusing a tenant on benefits. The council announced it without the figures.
Housing
Warrington Housing Needs Survey closes Friday 21 August
Warrington's housing needs survey closes on Friday 21 August, and anyone living in the borough can fill it in, not only the 15,000 households sent a form.
Bins
Warrington Christmas Bin Collections 2026: Fridays Move
Warrington's Christmas week bins go out a day early, 21 to 24 December. Friday rounds lose Christmas Day and New Year's Day and get Saturday 2 January instead.
Recycling
Warrington Tip Opening Times: Gatewarth 8am to 6pm Daily
Woolston and Stockton Heath tips open 10am to 4pm on weekdays, Gatewarth 8am to 6pm daily. No booking, and no Warrington tip is taking fridges right now.