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12/12/2014
Planning Permission Granted For Town Centre Redevelopment
Warrington Borough Council (WBC) has granted planning permission for a £52 million redevelopment of the town centre.
Around 400 jobs will be created as part of the Bridge Street Quarter regeneration project, which includes a new £10m market hall, a multiplex cinema, a new council office and a public space.
The approval of the redevelopment has been described as a "momentous decision" by council leader Terry O'Neill.
Work is due to begin next year and is expected to be completed by 2019.
(MH/CD)
Around 400 jobs will be created as part of the Bridge Street Quarter regeneration project, which includes a new £10m market hall, a multiplex cinema, a new council office and a public space.
The approval of the redevelopment has been described as a "momentous decision" by council leader Terry O'Neill.
Work is due to begin next year and is expected to be completed by 2019.
(MH/CD)
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