HCA challenged to deliver benefits for existing residents 2

Local Warrington Borough and Parish Councillors led a discussion of the likely effects of the proposed HCA (Housing and Communities Agency) development of sites in Pewterspear (next to St. Matthews school), Appleton Cross and Grappenhall Heys. Councillor Ryan Bate outlined the proposals and encouraged contributions from the floor, although there […]


Public Meeting on HCA Developments in the Area

Tuesday 28th March at 7:30pm Bridgewater Upper School Broomfields Road To discuss the proposed Homes and Community Agency (HCA) developments at: Pewterspear Green (near St. Matthews School, Stretton) – 180 houses. Application already approved Appleton Cross (between Black Cap Road and Green Lane) – 375 houses. Planning Application 2017/29930. Grappenhall […]


We have our NDP!

The referendum on the Appleton Thorn Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has overwhelmingly voted in favour of its adoption. The count was held shortly after the close of the poll at 10pm, in the Appleton Thorn Village Hall. Out of a total eligible voting population of 1,021, those voting “Yes” totalled […]


NDP Referendum – please vote!

The NDP Referendum is being held today – Thursday 2nd March – at the Appleton Thorn Village Hall. The polling station opened at 7 o’clock this morning and remains open until 10 o’clock this evening. Why not combine voting with a cheeky tipple at the village hall bar? All villagers […]


NDP Referendum on 2nd March

The development of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for the village – officially called the Appleton Parish Thorn Ward Neighbourhood Development Plan – is key to controlling what development will take place in the future. The Neighbourhood Planning Group has been working hard to bring the draft plan to the […]