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Ringing in the changes at Wigg Island

Wigg Island in Runcorn has been made a little more magaical, thanks to a new piece of art.Read

Works starts on new railway-themed play area in Town Park

On track for new play area

A full-size model steam-engine will be the highlight of a new railway-themed play area soon to open in Halton.Read

Getting in touch with nature

A unique venture to draw together the communities of Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington has begun with the start of the Artery of Life project.Read

Runcorn Bridge

The artery of life...

Halton Borough Council, in partnership with Warrington Borough Council, is about to start a nature conservation project to connect local people with the nature that can be found along the upper Mersey Estuary.Read

Canal

Spike Island Makeover

Spike Island in Widnes, one of Halton Borough Council’s Green Flag parks and a key part of the Mersey Waterfront, is about to undergo a major makeover which will include an innovative playground and provide a significant new attraction in the West Bank area.Read

Eco-garden in memory of much loved teacher

A Halton school has opened an eco-garden in memory of a much loved teacher killed in a hit-and-run accident last year.Read

Halton Council's Events Calendar 2009

View Halton Council's events guide 2009 hereRead

Runcorn Town Hall Park improvements prove a hit with local people

The first phase of a £450,000 programme of improvements which will provide more facilities for visitors to Runcorn Town Hall Park has been completed.Read

A rewarding way to recycle

Halton Council is to become the first authority in the north of England and only the second in the country to launch a voluntary scheme for rewarding residents who recycle.Read