Halton Borough Council17 Jun 2025Halton Council faces hefty bill to balance booksThe authority could repay almost double what it borrows from the government to stay afloat.17 Jun 20253 Jun 2025'Inadequate' children's services improving - OfstedHalton Borough Council's children's services department is making progress but there is "more to do".3 Jun 202521 Feb 2025Ailing councils to receive extra government helpCheshire East, Halton, Trafford and Wirral councils are deemed to require additional financial help.21 Feb 202511 Feb 2025New £30m leisure centre opened by council The new facility opened by Halton Council in Widnes includes a swimming pool, gym and sauna.11 Feb 202526 Jan 2025Plan for solar farm on former golf course approvedThe new solar farm will be the size of 15 football pitches and power several public buildings.26 Jan 202510 Dec 2024Council to write off £240k owed by benefit cheatChristina Pomfrey was jailed in one of the biggest benefit fraud cases the CPS has prosecuted. 10 Dec 20247 Dec 2024Funding granted for greenhouses, gardens and toolsFunding is given for green projects in Halton to promote sustainability and support community engagement.7 Dec 202414 Nov 2024Scrapped bus service reinstated with public fundsMetro Mayor Steve Rotheram says he hopes the X4 route between Runcorn and Liverpool attracts passengers.14 Nov 20249 Nov 2024Children's homes 'charging £15k a week per child'The chief executive of Halton Council accuses some companies of "profiteering".9 Nov 2024...