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The council is seeking a preferred and growth. developer of land and buildings at “Bringing forward the development of Garven Place, formerly the site of a the Garven Place site has been a long former NHS clinic acquired by the held ambition, and the current market Council as part of the land swap with and wider town centre developments the NHS in 2009, for the former public mean we now have a fantastic swimming baths on Bath Street. opportunity to do this. The council is proposing to dispose “This is a strategically important, high of the Grade 2 Listed buildings Bank profile site, and it would enable us to House (88) and 86 Sankey Street – regenerate an area of unused vacant which have been empty for a number land and deliver an aspirational and of years – paving the way to a major quality scheme for the town centre.” residential-led/mixed use scheme at The Garven Place site comprises the site. the former clinic site and adjoining A proposed redevelopment scheme public car park together with the listed has been brought forward, seeking buildings, Bank House (no 88) and No to convert the existing buildings into 86 Sankey Street. The site comprises a boutique hotel, restaurant, spa approximately 1.38 acres (0.56 ha). and swimming pool, along with the Bank House (No 88) has been vacant development of residential apartments since 2014 when it ceased to be used and public car park. by Golden Gates Housing Trust as an The plans aim to bring two landmark, operational office. 86 Sankey Street is town centre buildings back into use, partly leased. However, it is proposed and provide a high quality development the buildings will be offered with vacant on a strategic corner site, adjacent possession, and with discussions now to the Town Hall and opposite the taking place with the current tenant. cultural quarter. Land to the rear of Bank House It will also provide a capital receipt is currently an operational council- for the council. operated public car park, and a The residential element of the condition of the sale is that this proposal is being supported due to the provision remains somewhere within site’s inclusion in the Council’s Strategic the redevelopment scheme. Housing Availability Assessment The site is cleared, levelled and (SHLAA). fenced with direct access from Sankey Warrington Borough Council Leader, Street. Cllr Russ Bowden, said: “We have There will be a report back to Cabinet strong aspirations for Warrington town in 2020 for final terms for a disposal of centre, and these plans aim to support the property, once details of the project our ongoing economic regeneration and planning consent are confirmed. 4 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019

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Business Business victory extends feel good factory

by Stephen Fitzsimons SEVERAL years ago I was in and there were deserved awards challenges from the UK leaving Philadelphia airport and saw an for local companies Twinfix and the European Union on the 31st advert to attract investment into Room Forty. I held meetings with October. Warrington is a very Bolton, utilising a picture of the local a couple of significant companies resilient town and has a diverse football team, Bolton Wanderers. including Sellafield who employ economy that should help it to Sadly for them, their situation 2,000 highly skilled staff and get through whatever comes next. Ingevity who make 2/3rds of the deteriorated on and off the pitch Warrington & Co will monitor world’s caprolactone (I had to and the Wanderers brand is less the situation closely and support useful for supporting economic Google it!) in Warrington. World call operations with a truly global businesses as appropriate utilising development. Stephen Fitzsimons By contrast, Warrington’s reach. partners such as the Department of fantastic Challenge Cup victory The next couple of months may International Trade, Local Enterprise Investment & Growth attaches a most welcome label to be tricky for businesses as they try Partnership and other colleagues in the whole of the town – winners. to navigate the opportunities and central government. 01925 442 243 The feel good factor extends to the business community where www.warringtonandco.com leaders naturally want to associate themselves with success. It’s therefore an extra special thank you to Steve Price and his team for making our role at Warrington & Co much easier for the year ahead. The last month has thankfully been quiet on the roads with the children being on holiday, however the private sector has carried on as normal. We welcomed the investment of Manchester Studios into Birchwood Park which makes the site over 95% occupied. Another independent survey highlighted Warrington as the 2nd best location for business start-ups

Brilliant turnout! It was a brilliant turnout for this months real5 Networking lunch club as they welcomed along the networkers of the future. That’s right, the kids came along! As we entered the last week of the summer holidays Mum and Dads were invited to bring the kids up to Walton Hall, while they cracked on with the meeting the kids enjoyed crazy golf, a trip round the zoo and the opportunity to get to know each other. MD, Andy Hibbert said ‘its something unique that we’ve never done before but everyone’s had a great time and its handy solution to childcare!’ There was a cheque for over £4500 handed over to St Rocco’s from the recent 3 peaks challenge and Neil Barber Smith from NBS Electrical scooped member of the month for his high quality workmanship and reliability. www.real5networking.com 8 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019 What if it is too late for a Lasting Power of Attorney?

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PROFESSIONAL dancer Kate Jackson chose to return to her Warrington roots ahead of a series of performances at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Contemporary dancer Kate has been commissioned by, and worked with Culture Warrington, before, so returning to Pyramid Arts Centre to rehearse Airplane of Flowers was an easy decision. Originally from Warrington, Kate returned to the town seven years ago after working in London and was delighted by the change she saw. She said: “It’s amazing that we’ve got somewhere like Pyramid and Parr Hall here; I’ve been coming to this building all my working life and it’s great to be connected with Culture Warrington again.” Previous collaborations with the arts charity include Household, SOLO and All-one with the support of Arts Council England and Warrington Borough Council. Other credits include being artist in residence at Northern School of Contemporary Dance where she trained and she has taught extensively and is a newly qualified yoga teacher. “The town has doubled in size since I moved back here from London,” she added. “The art scene seems to be thriving and there’s a great dance programme developing here. “That’s why I’ve made most of my work here.” Her most recent residency at Pyramid has been in preparation for a series of performances of Airplane of Flowers which took place at Edinburgh Fringe’s Forest theatre. The piece was originally commissioned by Merseyside Dance Initiative for Liverpool’s LEAP dance festival in 2018 and features a solo performed by LJMU Masters student Abbi Henderson. Kate said: “I was looking for ideas at the point of time when Syria was being discussed a lot and terrorism was very much in people’s consciousness; it was just before the Manchester Arena bombing to put it into context. “I started to research the affects that war, terrorism and injustice can have on individuals and the community.” Kate also drew on her awareness of the IRA bombings which took place on Bridge Street on March 20, 1993, killing 12-year-old Tim Parry and three-year-old Johnathan Ball. She spent a year and a half carrying out research with organisations like the Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation and Survivor Alliance, and volunteered with charities like Asylum Link Merseyside. “I was interested in what happens to a community which has been affected by a bomb like that; what changes take place, how people’s sensitivities change. “The Irish people felt so passionately about what had happened in Warrington that they sent loads of flowers which came, of course, by plane; I thought it would be nice to highlight that with the title of the piece. That really resonated with me. “I started asking lots of questions about what’s in place to support people after something like this happens, what can prepare people for the aftermath, how do these things affect us and shape us.” Speaking about Airplane of Flowers, Kate said: “Although it’s not graphic, it is by its nature a small stand against the storm of violence against women and children in terrorism and the need now, in that light, to hold tighter to our understanding of community and one-ness. “Airplane of Flowers celebrates the innocence of life, the great social part of being human that makes us all connected and loved, and the ability within us all to survive and recover.” Kate has once again been commissioned by Culture Warrington to create a new performance as part of this year’s Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival. Leah Biddle, cultural manager for Culture Warrington, revealed that Kate is working with students from Priestley College for a WCAF paving event to take place in the town centre during the Heritage Open Days weekend in September. Leah said: “It’s been fantastic having Kate as our artist in residence this summer, knowing that we are helping one of our local artists in the development of their work, especially when it is for such a renowned platform as Edinburgh Fringe. “I have been lucky enough to work with Kate on several projects and it’s a wonderful opportunity to now be able to connect an artist of her calibre with students from Priestley College in creating new work for this year’s Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival.” October 2019 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 11

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Meanwhile Priestley College Initial results from Warrington achieved its best ever set of A-Level schools and colleges show that results as the Class of 2019 secured A-level results are better than ever, an overall pass rate of 99.4%. with an increase in the number of There was a 100% pass rate students achieving A*-C and A*-C in 34 subjects with impressive grades. results across subjects as diverse The figures show 97.7% of as Chemistry, Biology, Politics, Warrington students have achieved Architecture, Performing Arts, Art A*-E grades this year, above the and Design, Music and Computing. national pass rate of 97.6%. Principal Matthew Grant said Warrington Borough Council’s both A* to B and A* to C grades cabinet member for children’s were at record levels and praised services, Cllr Matt Smith, said: the hard work of students and staff “These fantastic A-level results are alike. great news for Warrington. They “Today marks the end of our are testament to the hard work of second years’ time with us and the students, supported by dedicated start of a new chapter in all their lives,” he said. schools staff. “Given that we have seen a “It’s pleasing that Warrington’s record pass rate, and a fantastic overall results show an improvement amount of high marks, I am certain against the national average again this cohort will go on to achieve this year. While, nationally, we great things.” something right and then put it back whether it be Cambridge or Leeds have seen a drop in the proportion More students take A-Levels at of students achieving the top together again,” said Heidi, who is because I liked both of them so I Priestley College than any other now going to study Medicine at the know I am going to have a great grades, in Warrington we have institution in Warrington with over seen an improvement this year. University of Hull. time whatever happens,” she said. 500 young people collecting their Among Priestley’s Oxbridge For Tom Bramwell, a former “I’d like to congratulate young results. people from across the borough Among them was aspiring hopefuls was former college pupil at Penketh High, an electrical on their outstanding academic surgeon Heidi Kressel who achieved president and Bridgewater High engineering apprenticeship with achievements. We wish all of A*s in Art and German as well as School pupil Sophie Johnson. Procter and Gamble awaits after our students the very best of luck As in Biology and Chemistry. She achieved A*s in Art and he picked up two Cs in Computing in achieving their future career The former St Gregory’s Catholic History but is hoping a review of and Physics and a D in Maths. aspirations.” High School pupil set her heart on her Politics paper will give her the “I always knew I didn’t want to Young people who are looking a career in surgery after Priestley necessary A* to reach Cambridge go to university and the careers for guidance in relation to their next organised for her to attend a Medic where she hopes to study Human, advisers at college really helped steps, can contact the Warrington Mentors Summer School. 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PICTURE: EDDIE WHITHAM 18 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019 THOUSANDS WELCOME WEMBLEY HEROES! October 2019 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 19 20 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019 Birchwood College celebrate outstanding results BIRCHWOOD College is again * Ed Parry received three A, B and C grade in A Level celebrating outstanding Year 13 outstanding grades of Distinction* Psychology, Law and Biology, exam results. Of the BTEC Applied in Level 3 BTEC Music and Acting. Daisy Yemm is heading to the Learning entries, 73 per cent were He is going to study Musical Theatre University of Liverpool to study Law. either a Distinction star grade or a Performance at The Hammond, the Chris Burrows, Head of Distinction grade with an overall North-West leading provider of Birchwood College, said; “We pass rate of 100 per cent. performing arts education. are absolutely delighted that The A-level pass rate, A*-E, was * (right) received the these excellent results reflect the equally as impressive at 99 per highest grades of D*D*D* in his hard work of the young people cent for all A-level courses. Moira Level 3 BTEC Sport and Business at Birchwood College. With the Bryan, headteacher of Birchwood qualifications, in the same week support of our specialist subject High School said: “Congratulations to all our students on these amazing that he made his professional Rugby teachers, small class sizes and our results which is a testament to their League debut for the Warrington personalised learning programmes, hard work and commitment. We Wolves in the ! students at Birchwood College are so proud of them all.” * Oliver Radley is heading to have again achieved highly. Some fantastic BTEC Applied an exciting Zoology with Animal “We are also pleased that these Learning successes from Birchwood Behaviour degree course at Bangor results cement our position as one College include: University following some excellent of the top performing colleges in * 100 per cent Double Distinction results. the North West for BTEC Applied star in Music * Having achieved an amazing Learning” * 100 per cent Distinction star in Acting, * 100 per cent Distinction star in Applied Science * 100 per cent Distinction star in ICT * 100 per cent Distinction Star or Distinction in Health and Social Care Diploma * 100 per cent Distinction Start or Distinction in Sports Studies Subsidiary Diploma and Diploma. * Bethan Swann, received A-level grades of A in Geography and B in Biology and Chemistry. She will now be going on to study Medicine and surgery at Lancaster University. October 2019 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 21 22 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019 More than half of town’s residents fail to take up free NHS health check

WARRINGTON has been labelled scrapped either in Warrington or one of the least proactive when it the rest of England. The Department comes to health following a report of Health and Social Care will which shows less than half those shortly be launching a national eligible took up free NHS health review into the programme, aimed MOTs. at making it more effective. With the current NHS Health “While this review is taking Check scheme set to be “scrapped” place, NHS Health Checks will a report by Medicspot revealed continue in Warrington under the only 46% of eligible people current model. had participated in the scheme, “Around 46% of Warrington’s although Warrington Council say eligible population received a NHS they are ranked 58th best out of Health Check between 2014 and 152 areas – but admit they could 2019. As a result, the borough is do better. ranked as the 58th best performing The report compares regional Local Authority out of a total of 152 NHS data on the utilisation of areas. We are certainly not among Health Checks, a free service Despite this, only 46% of those 46% of people who were eligible the ‘least proactive places in offered by the NHS to everyone eligible in the town received a for a free NHS Health Check in aged 40–74 to prevent premature Health Check. For comparison, Warrington took up the offer,” he England when it comes to health’. death from heart disease, stroke, as many as 88% of the eligible added. “We do however recognise kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. population in Bolton received a In June, researchers revealed that we can improve further and Warrington was named in the Health Check within the same free NHS checks reduce the risk we are looking at a number report as among the least proactive period. of cardiovascular disease. The of ways to increase the uptake places in England when it comes Dr Johnson D’souza, Medical study found that over a six-year including further training for staff to health due to the low number of Director and GP at Medicspot, period, participants of the Health in GP Practices, community based people who took part in the scheme advised: “People aged 40–74 who Check programme had lost weight, provision of NHS Health Checks, over the last five years. don’t get a Health Check every five lowered blood pressure and fewer and further awareness raising The government announced it years are at an increased risk of were smokers. Officials are yet to campaigns. plans to replace the scheme with undetected cardiovascular disease. provide precise details of what “We would very much like to a digital version that makes use of “By checking your blood the revamped Health Checks will encourage local residents to take technology to save people needing pressure, lifestyle, family history, look like in Warrington, but they up the offer of the NHS Health to book face-to-face appointments height and weight, we can get an said they would harness ‘the latest Check and they can contact their with their GP. idea of your risk of getting certain technology, techniques, and data’ GP directly to request one.” Out of the 63,648 eligible illnesses including heart disease, and would include factors ‘that “There are a range of other people in Warrington, all were stroke and diabetes,” explains could include their age, where they services available locally to support offered a free NHS Health Check D’souza. live and their DNA’ to personalise people to look after their own between 2014 and 2019. “It is very worrying that only health checks. health and wellbeing. To find out Despite the planned overhaul, more details please access My Life people in Warrington who are Warrington at mylifewarrington. aged 40–70 can still get a Health co.uk Check from their GP or pharmacist. Meanwhile the full Medicspot This would usually involve receiving report can be read here https:// a letter from your GP or local www.medicspot.co.uk/ authority to invite you for a Health * Medicspot was launched in Check. However, you can also 2018 and functions as an online request one yourself by contacting video-linked GP service. The GPs Warrington Council for more work remotely providing pre- information. booked video consultations with But a Warrington Borough patients who are based in a private Council spokesperson said: “NHS clinical station in their selected Health Checks are not being pharmacy. Schools urged to apply for £500 of free outdoor learning resources SCHOOLS are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor learning resources to allow youngsters to get hands on with nature. Applications for the Local School Nature Grants are open from now up until the 22nd November 2019 from the charity Learning through Landscapes, which is distributing £550,000 of funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, with funds being awarded from Postcode Local Trust. Through the programme, Learning through Landscapes wants to transform the way we currently think of outdoor education and show the learning and play potential that exists within all school grounds regardless of their setting and outdoor spaces, empowering teachers to be able to take the teaching of any curriculum subject outdoors. As well as receiving up to £500 worth of outdoor resources of their choosing, school staff will also receive a two-hour training session on how to get the most out of the equipment. The learning resources and the training sessions available are entirely customisable; meaning infant, primary and secondary schools can choose which items will best suit their learners and the setting that they will be delivered in. The programme is also open to special schools and pupil referral units. Applications are being actively encouraged from schools whose pupils are aged 5+ and are passionate about making environmental improvements for the benefit of their pupils, staff and the community. Laura Chow, head of charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, said: “Given that children in Britain spend an average of just 16 minutes a day exploring in parks and the countryside, I’m delighted that players of People’s Postcode Lottery are supporting this programme.” For more information and to apply for funding, please visit www.ltl.org. uk/projects/local-school-nature-grants October 2019 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 23 24 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019 Home care service is “good” across all areas AN inspection by the Care Quality effective and responsive to customer their wellbeing and independence. loved working for Belong and Commission (CQC) has rated the needs, and fully compliant with all They reported feeling very happy cherished its values, commenting Warrington branch of the home health and social care regulation. with their support team, saying they that the management treated them care service, Belong at Home, ‘couldn’t manage without them’ as ‘like family, not just a number’ as “good” across all areas, Support they ‘go the extra mile’ and are all and that it is a “world apart” from highlighting positive feedback from Customers noted that support team ‘fabulous’. A customer’s relative other employers. Colleagues also customers and colleagues’ pride in members were always introduced stated their family member ‘couldn’t reported feeling well supported working for the organisation. by the manager, took the time to have had better care’. in their roles, highlighting strong The CQC inspection found the get to know them as individuals There was also praise for the leadership, extensive training and service to be “Good” in each of the and supported them to continue organisation’s culture, with the development opportunities. five areas of caring, well-led, safe, their interests, as well as enhancing inspector noting that team members Andrew Shield, Belong at Home Warrington operations manager commented on the report: “We are thrilled that Belong at Home Warrington has been rated ‘good’ by the CQC in all five areas. Our dedicated team take the time to provide a person-centred approach to home care, tailoring the service to each individual need and treating people with dignity and respect.” The CQC carry out their inspections by assessing information on the service, looking at incidents, issues or complaints. They speak to various people and undertake home visits, as well as evaluating care records related to medicine administration, recruitment, quality and safety of service. Another success for the Belong at Home Warrington team was making the list for one of the North West’s Top 20 home care providers with a review score of 9.9 by online review site homecare.co.uk. This achievement was homage to the team’s dedication to providing a high standard of care as the reviews were solely based on customers and their relatives’ opinions. October 2019 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 25 26 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019 Warrington Mazda celebrates its 50th anniversary FAMILY-owned Warrington Mazda is celebrating its 50th Warrington where, in modern Now in 2019, with more than anniversary this year – and by a happy coincidence also showrooms, purpose-built for 100 used cars and 30 new cars showcasing the all new hi-tech Mazda 3. the larger Mazda range, they to view, as well as an after-sales Warrington Mazda was the first disposable income and motorists’ were able to display up to 10 department with over 50 years Mazda dealership in the North of expectations advanced, those first new vehicles, with up to 40 used experience of knowing everything England and one of the first in the premises were no longer adequate. vehicles displayed on a larger there is to know about the Mazda UK. In the mid-1980’s Warrington forecourt. product , the future of Warrington The company was launched Mazda moved to a new location , In addition they were able to Mazda is a bright one. in 1968 by Douglas Ginger, where, under the guidance of Iain’s increase their after sales service Current owner Iain Ginger grandfather of the current owner, father, Irvine Ginger, they were able with a modern, four-bay workshop. believes in the coming years, with Over the years, three generations the introduction of new models, Iain Ginger. to have a six vehicle showroom and of the Ginger family have steered including electric cars, Warrington It was a case of small beginnings, three bay workshop and display a Warrington Mazda along the Mazda is in the ideal position to with a two-vehicle showroom and a greater number of used vehicles on highway to success, holding true continue its heritage of excellent one bay workshop, selling the first the larger forecourt. to their beliefs of trust, friendliness customer service in modern Mazda vehicles to be imported into In 1992, Warrington Mazda and reassurance that the services facilities, with the dream of being the UK. moved to its current, prominent they offer give their customers the here in 2069 to celebrate their But over the years, as technology, position in Bewsey Road, satisfaction they expect. 100th birthday! 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New sensory garden created in town centre A new sensory garden has opened in Warrington town centre thanks to partnership working. Sweet smelling plants and a mixture of brightly coloured flowers have transformed an unloved space into a beautiful sensory garden thanks to partnership working across Warrington Town Centre, led by Warrington BID and other Groundwork CLM project teams. Warrington’s Prince’s Trust secured £5K worth of funding from discount retailer, Wilko, to sponsor its ‘Get Started in Urban Spaces’ programme. Groundwork designed and managed the initiative, on behalf of the Prince’s Trust, who provided volunteers aged between 16-30 years old. The week-long project provided training for the young volunteers, allowing them to develop new skills while creating an appealing new space for the local community. The Warrington BID and Borough Council identified the space on Buttermarket Street as being in need of improvement during a green-space audit last year. This project is part of the BID’s commitment to improving green spaces in the town centre over the next four years. The new sensory garden includes an appealing mix of flowers, shrubs and herbs, and has been designed with the purpose of stimulating the senses, by using plants and materials that engage sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound. The garden also incorporates a seating area and it is hoped that it will increase mental wellbeing as well as dwell time in the town centre.

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Warrington & Vale Royal College has unveiled a striking new design for its dedicated college bus for the new academic year. The design is high impact, Commercial at Warrington’s Own featuring illustrations of Warrington Buses, commented: “We’ve five and Northwich landmarks, set wrapped buses at our Warrington amongst blue skies and lush green depot and are pleased to add this landscapes. one to our fleet. It was a brilliant The eye-catching bus, which and unique opportunity for the is set to transport students from college’s graphic design students, Winsford and Northwich to the and we’re proud to highlight some college’s Warrington campus, of the wonderful landmarks we was designed by Graphic Design have in Cheshire.” Extended Diploma students Téa Former St Nicholas Catholic Hewitt and Imogen Sandbach, with High School student, Téa, cannot the help of their fellow classmates. wait to add the special commission Imogen, who has since to her portfolio, claiming: “It was progressed to Loughborough such a brilliant experience that University to study Graphic will certainly help us to standout to Communications with Illustration, prospective employers. couldn’t contain her excitement “We were given live briefs upon first seeing the college bus, throughout our graphic design exclaiming: “It’s fantastic to see course at college which gave us our design come to life. Knowing a head start and prepared us for that hundreds of people will see university. Our tutors were lovely our artwork every day as they’re and so supportive. We can’t thank driving through Cheshire is them enough!” surreal.” Téa is currently studying Warrington’s Own Buses, Graphic Design at the University of partners of Warrington & Vale Huddersfield. Royal College, were happy to co- To find out more about studying ordinate the bus wrap as part of Graphic Design at Warrington & their ongoing contract, providing Vale Royal College, visit wvr.ac.uk. transport for the college’s 16-18 To see more of Téa and Imogen’s year old students on bus routes artwork, take a look at their via Irlam, Leigh, Northwich and business Instagram accounts: Winsford. @teahewitt Gareth Mead, Head of @it.sdesign 30 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates October 2019

£inancially yours By David Watkinson New rules for reunited with his personal service company winners’ medal Anyone engaging someone through a personal service company (“PSC”) or operating through a PSC should be aware that from 6 April 2020 there will be two parallel systems for applying the IR35 rules depending on whether the engager (the end client) of the contract worker is - a public sector body, or medium or large organisation in the private sector; or - a small private sector organisation. David Watkinson and Margaret Black In the first case the engager will need to make the employment status determination to assess whether tax and NI deductions should be made as if the worker was an employee. In the second case the worker’s PSC will make that decision as at present. The engager will be in the second category if it meets two of the following three conditions for the financial period ending in the previous tax year: - an annual turnover of less than £10.2m - a balance sheet total of less than £5.1m - no more than 50 employees Whilst these criteria are based on the Companies Act definition of WARRINGTON Wolves’ star Ben Westwood was briefly reunited a small company they also apply for this purpose to all engagers. It is with his Challenge Cup Winners’ medal when Warrington not clear how the contractor will know which category their customer Worldwide arranged a visit to super fan Sam Morris. (the engager) falls into, other than whether or not they receive an During all the excitement and presentation cabinets stuffed full employment status determination. joy of the homecoming parade, a of sporting medals and cups won If the engager is in the first category they must: beautiful gesture, which could have by the family and pride of place - decide the employment status of a worker for every contract agreed been missed by most, exemplified was given to Ben’s Challenge Cup with an agency or worker all that is great about Winners medal. - pass that determination and the reasons for the decision to the worker and Ben Westwood. Tearing young Sam away from and to the agency it contracts with After the parade and in front his beloved Fireman Sam cartoon - keep detailed records of all employment status determinations, of many thousands of Warrington on the T.V. an impromptu game including the reasons for the determination and the fees paid fans as the open top bus halted of pass the rugby ball broke out - have processes in place to deal with any disputes that arise from the before the Town Hall steps, “Super between all the family and their determination Ben” made a bee line for young fan guest. It is also clear that the engager must make the employment status Sam Morris. Sam’s siblings are all keen rugby determination on or before the date the contract is entered into. The Replete in his full Wires kit and players with sister Serena playing contractor has a right of appeal against the determination. sporting blue hair for the day the for under 14 girl’s team and The engager must take reasonable care when making the determination, delighted 6 year old was the envy brothers Morgan, McKenzie and but the HMRC guidance does not advise the engager what evidence it of all when his hero presented him Bailey representing their respective needs to take into account when making that determination. In practice, with his winners’ medal. age groups and judging by the HMRC will expect the engager to use the check employment status for The magnanimous gesture, whilst overflowing trophy display they are tax (CEST) tool to reach a decision on employment status. But the CEST truly special was not unusual for the all being quite successful. All the has been criticised by the professional accounting and tax bodies and self effacing Yorkshire giant who children are a source of pride to contractor groups for ignoring key elements of the employment status the Warrington people have taken their rugby loving parents Sharon tests as established by case law. HMRC says it will be updating the to their hearts and adopted as a and Dave. CEST in time for implementation of the revised off-payroll rules. son of the town. Not only for his As well as still playing at the WatkinsonBlack have considerable experience in all areas of taxation and heroics and honest endeavour on highest level of the game Ben also business services, including the provision of a very cost-effective payroll the field of play, but for his many coaches the Warrington Ladies bureau service. If you want to arrange a no-obligation initial meeting on off field charitable works and his open age Rugby League team. any business matter then please contact us. Please note that these ideas support of community events. Meanwhile Ben was given an are intended to inform rather than advise and you should always obtain Following a bruising encounter emotional send off during the professional advice before taking any action. against Salford and delaying his club’s last home league game physio session, the Wolves’ loose of the season along with fellow forward agreed to visit the home of club stalwart Ryan Atkins, who the rugby mad Morris family for a has returned to his original club chat and a brew. , after 10 loyal On entering the Morris house years at Warrington, culminating you are greeted by two glass with his testimonial this year. October 2019 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 31

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