Council
Halton Council Tax: Bands, Discounts, Reductions and How to Pay
What Widnes households pay in council tax for 2026/27, where the money goes, and the discounts and reductions that cut the bill.
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Council
Cllr Angela Ball Appointed First Woman Leader of Halton Borough Council
Birchfield councillor Angela Ball succeeds Mike Wharton as Leader, with Cllr Eddie Dourley of Ditton, Hale Village and Halebank as Deputy.
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Halton Borough Council Publishes Governance Statement on Mayor’s Fund After Online Questions
The council set out its checks on the Mayor's two chosen charities and confirmed a councillor declared a trusteeship of one of them.
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Widnes Household Waste Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, What Is Accepted and Van Permits
A practical guide to the Johnsons Lane tip in Widnes, covering seasonal opening hours, accepted materials, and the booking rules for vans and trailers.
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Halton Bin Collections: The Complete Guide to Collection Days, Bin Colours and Missed Bins
Everything Widnes residents need to know about black, blue and green bin collections in Halton, what goes in each, and how to report a missed collection.