Birchwood Town Council

08/09/2026

Our team have found a set of keys on Forest Park Car Park today - Please contact our office on [email protected] or call 01925 819440 between 10am-2pm if you think they might be yours.

02/09/2026

Our Maintenance Team have informed us of a fuel spillage near the BP Roundabout towards the Fire Station on Ordnance Avenue. Please use caution or consider taking an alternative route around Birchwood when driving as the road is incredibly slippy. Our office is currently reporting this to the relevant authority.

20/08/2026

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

BIRCHWOOD 10K

SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST 2026 (8:00am to 1:00pm)

By virtue of the powers given in that behalf by the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, and by order of the Council:

I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on the occasion of the above mentioned event, no cart, carriage, motor car, lorry or other vehicle (excepting vehicles taking part in the event, Police, Ambulance and Fire Service vehicles and Mail Carts) and no horses or other animal be allowed to remain in or travel along or over any of the undermentioned streets between the hours of 8:00am and 1:00pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026 viz:

Dewhurst Road Benson Road to Admirals Road.
Admirals Road Dewhurst Road to Ordnance Avenue.
Ordnance Avenue Oakwood Gate to eastern junction with Admirals Road.
Cross Lane (westbound traffic) Warrington Road to Lady Lane.
Lords Lane Locking Stumps Lane to Redvales Court.
Birchwood Boulevard Its Entire length.

Bicycles and Tricycles are included in the term "vehicle" and must not be ridden through any of the above streets during the hours specified. Any person wilfully acting in contravention of the above order will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £400.

The restrictions will only be in place as and when the signs are in place on site and access will be under the control of the event organiser for the duration of the event.

DATED: 20th August 2026

Paul Clisby, Director of Law and Governance, Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1UH

04/08/2026

BIRCHWOOD TOWN COUNCIL

APPOINTMENT OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER (RFO)

Make a Difference in Your Local Community

📍 Birchwood, Warrington
🕒 Part-Time | Permanent
💷 NJC SCP 23 - £17.85 per hour
(2025/2026 pay scale. Pay award pending for 2026/2027)

8 to 12 hours per week

Join Birchwood Town Council

Birchwood Town Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to manage and oversee the Council's financial administration.

This statutory role is central to ensuring the Council's finances are managed in accordance with local government legislation and best practice.

Working closely with the Town Clerk, you will:

✅ Manage and oversee the Council's financial affairs

✅ Support effective financial planning and budgeting

✅ Ensure compliance with local government legislation and regulations

✅ Assist with governance, audit and financial reporting requirements

✅ Help secure the Council's long-term financial sustainability

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in financial administration and accounting

• Has an understanding of local government finance and procedures

• Can work independently and professionally

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills

• Ideally holds the CiLCA qualification and has a sound understanding of local authority organisation and management

What We Offer

✔ Nationally recognised terms and conditions of employment

✔ Flexible part-time working arrangements

✔ Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the local community

✔ Potential future hybrid working arrangements

Some evening meeting attendance will be required.

Further Information

🌐 https://birchwoodtowncouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy-responsible-financial-officer/

For an informal discussion about the role, contact the Locum Clerk:

☎ 01925 819440

📱 07745 666320

📧 [email protected]

Closing Date

Monday 31 August 2026

03/08/2026

Every Wednesday in August, local families can enjoy this fun free event 🎉

VPX is bringing four incredible days of free family fun to Warrington this August 🎉

Every Wednesday in August from 11am until 4pm, there will be children’s entertainment and a variety of activities, including sports, creative workshops, live music, and games for all ages.

On 5 & 12 August, VPX will be held at Bank Park, and on the 19 and 26 August it’ll be at Victoria Park.

No booking is required – bring the whole family and enjoy action-packed days in Warrington.

23/07/2026

09/07/2026

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (HAVISHAM CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD) (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that, in not less than 7 days from the date of this Notice, the Council intends to make an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of which will be to introduce a prohibition of driving on Havisham Close outside property numbers 5 to 17.
The Order will be effective from 3rd August 2026 for 3 days, between 9:30am and 2:30pm, as and when signed on site. Access will be under the control of the relevant Contractor for the duration of the works. The closure is required to allow for Openreach to install a new service connection.
Dated: 9th July 2026 Ref: 21445809
Paul Clisby, Director of Law and Governance, Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1UH

09/07/2026

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (FIELDFARE CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD) (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Council made an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of which is to introduce a prohibition of driving on Fieldfare Close from its junction with Whinchat Drive to outside property number 20.
The Order will be effective from 16th July 2026 for 5 days, as and when signed on site. Access will be under the control of the relevant Contractor for the duration of the works. The alternative route will be via Whinchat Drive, Swallow Close, Fieldfare Close and vice versa. The closure is required to allow Openreach to install a new service connection.
Dated: 9th July 2026 Ref: 21166661
Paul Clisby, Director of Law and Governance, Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1UH

09/07/2026

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (PICTON CLOSE, BIRCHWOOD) (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2026
Notice is hereby given that, in not less than 7 days from the date of this Notice, the Council intends to make an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of which will be to introduce a prohibition of driving on Picton Close for its entire length from its junction with Elton Close.
The Order will be effective from 10th August 2026 for 3 days, between 9:30am and 2:30pm, as and when signed on site. Access will be under the control of the relevant Contractor for the duration of the works. The closure is required to allow for Openreach to install a new service connection.
Dated: 9th July 2026 Ref: 21575388
Paul Clisby, Director of Law and Governance, Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1UH