October 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 1 2 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2013 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising WHAT have been described or any politcal party - the fact we and medium sized private business James Balme as ‘immoral’ pay rises have are told the awards have been owners have not been able to give Nick White been approved for senior recommended by an independent themselves pay rises for many Tony Record managers and directors at panel doesn’t mean they are right. years as well as having to ask their Freephone Warrington Borough Council employees to take pay cuts or work 0800 955 5247 ranging from between 4-13 Responsibilities four day weeks. per cent while the rest of the May be those who are elected Editorial I realise restructuring at the town 01925 623631 town hall employees have to serve in public office should had to make do with a one hall has resulted in additional make the decisions rather than Email per cent rise. responsibilities for some officers - taking independent advice - or may info@warrington- The pay awards have been but I think it is fair to say that no be even listen to the people who worldwide.co.uk condemned by unions as “immoral” one in a senior role at Warrington elected them in the first place. Websites and in the “real world” where Borough Council, or any other How anyone in any position www.culchethlife.com many people have had to take pay public sector role is living on the of public office can justify a pay www.frodshamlife.co.uk cuts to get through these times of breadline. award of upwards of 13 per cent www.lymmlife.co.uk austerity - a pay award of any kind I know for a fact that many small in the current climate is beyond me! www.warrington.tv seems a distant dream. www.warrington- While not siding with the unions, worldwide.co.uk Address New Media Centre Old Road Warrington CHECK OUT WA4 1AT warrington-worldwide is www.warrington- published monthly by Orbit News Ltd. worldwide.co.uk The contents of this magazine Eggs Benedict are fully protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted for all your or reproduced without prior for Breakfast? permission of the publishers. local news The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening events expressed by third parties in this and sports Fresh Tasty Homecooked Food publication. Printed by TwentyFourSeven 8 Bold Street, Warrington Tel 01925 654000 7 days a week! www.shellysrestaurant.eu October 2013 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 Lee lands dream job A DREAM has come true for Warrington based architect Lee being able to add our depth of of a masterplan for the future. I’m Birchall after landing a contract to deliver a master plan to local knowledge, enthusiasm and delighted to have appointed local help breathe new life into the town centre. passion into the commission. company DV8 Designs for this Warrington born Lee, who runs create a mixed-use development “It is a dream come true for me study.” Birchwood based architectural comprising residential, retail, to be working on such a prestigious Steve Park, managing director, consultancy DV8 Designs, has been business, leisure, hotel and project in my home town. Having Warrington & Co., Warrington’s appointed by Warrington Borough hospitality uses which will worked on major projects the partnership for driving growth said: Council to prepare an analysis, complement and enhance the length and breadth of the country, it “This is an exciting opportunity to study and draft master-plan for the existing town centre and preserve is always nice to work on one close realise the full potential that these Garvin Place and former Cabinet and make a feature of the landmark to home.” Works areas of the town centre. tower at the former Garnett cabinet Plans for the area will aspire sites offer. Key to the scheme will Both sites, situated within the works. to create a hub of activity for be the production of a masterplan, cultural quarter, are currently Commenting on the project Lee businesses in the town, with an analysis of connectivity, unused and the commission said:”We are very proud to be space allocated specifically for a conservation plan and the will explore and maximise their working with Warrington & Co. to small businesses and so positively preservation of the landmark tower regeneration and development investigate the potential of this area. changing the dynamics of the at the former Garnett’s cabinet potential. They are identified I am a Warringtonian born, bred town centre. The development will work factory. as key town centre sites in the and passionate about my town. focus around a new public square “The team at Warrington & Council’s regeneration framework, My colleagues similarly all live for outdoor events and alfresco Co. are excited at the prospect Warrington Means Business. locally and our business is based activities to attract residents of working with DV8 Designs The aspiration for the area is to here. We have the advantage of and visitors into a vibrant and and taking this forward. This is bustling Warrington town centre. yet another major progression of Infrastructure and connectivity the Warrington Means Business will be improved and will enable framework and the renaissance of Whites Sports 43 x 1:Whites Spo links with Queens Square, Sankey the town.” Street, Bridge Street and Barbauld Street to the Waterfront. DV8 Designs, based at Birchwood Park, won the contract by competitive tender and Whites Sports collectively have over 20 years of experience in urban design and Warrington Market master-planning as well as having 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE worked on numerous retail, leisure Specialists in: and commercial office projects. Darts, Bowls, Snooker, Air Guns, Councillor Terry O’Neill, Leader Walking Sticks, Warrington Town of the Council said: “This is the Merchandise, Rugby, Cricket, Football first step in the Council unlocking the tremendous potential that this GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE area offers. It is in the heart of our Telephone/Fax: historic central heritage area and Lee Birchall outside the cabinet works this study will provide the basis 01925 631531 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2013 Hello and welcome to my Michael monthly column . Mahoney is a Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has research, and patient trials experience. 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