Monthly archives: June 2016


Warrington votes to leave the EU

Warrington’s voting figures The number of votes cast in favour of REMAIN was: 52, 657 The number of votes cast in favour of LEAVE was: 62,487 Total number of ballot papers counted: 115,206 Turnout of 73%


Consultation period opens for Appleton Thorn NDP – Until 1st August

Appleton Parish Council have approved and submitted the Thorn Ward Neighbourhood Development Plan to Warrington Borough Council and there is now a 6 week  consultation period ending Aug 1st for all comments and representations. The official communication is: In accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Appleton […]


Referendum Thursday 23rd June

The voting arrangements are the same for the Referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union as for elections. The Appleton Thorn Village Hall will play host to the village’s Polling Station and the voting hours are 07:00am until 10:00pm. You will be asked a single question: “Should the […]


Bawming Day Road Closures

In order to keep the Bawming Day celebrations safe for all – but especially the children – there are official road closures in place. Following feedback from previous years, the closure points are these days at points on Stretton Road, Lumb Brook Road and Grappenhall Lane where drivers may divert […]


Bawming is almost here

We’re on the final run-in to Bawming Day this Saturday. Gardens all over the village have been judged for “Bawming the Village” – did you spot the judges out and about on their tandem? Here is a video photo montage of some of the splendid entries. Now, hopefully, all efforts […]