Who Owns Warrington Borough Transport?

Warrington Borough Council.
Warrington Borough Council considers it wholly owns Warrington Borough Transport, [1,2] which if true would make it subject to FOI via Section 6 of the Freedom of Information Act. Warrington Borough Council owns 887,999 of the 888,000 shares in Warrington Borough Transport.

Who owns Warrington buses?

Warrington Borough Council
Warrington’s Own Buses

Warrington’s Own Buses Enviro 400City approaching Knutsford Bus Station, in March 2021
Parent Warrington Borough Council
Founded 1902
Headquarters Warrington
Service area Cheshire Greater Manchester Merseyside

When was Warrington bus station built?

A historic journey marked the closure of the old Warrington bus station. A 40-year-old bus was the last to leave the station since it opened in 1979. The bus station was demolished to make way for the expansion of Golden Square and relocated to its current home on Winwick Street.

Can you pay by card on Warrington busses?

We offer a range of tickets on the bus whether you are travelling alone or as a group. You can pay on bus using cash, contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

What number bus goes to Warrington?

These Bus lines stop near Warrington Town Centre: 110, 19, 32, 329, 62, CAT5.

What is the black population of Warrington UK?

Warrington has a higher percentage white population than the average for England (85.42%). Asians were the second-largest ethnic group in Warrington. 4,911 (2.43%) of the population identified as Asian.
2011 Census Data – Ethnic Groups in Warrington.

Ethnicity Number %
Asian 4,911 2.43
Black 694 0.34
Total 202,228 100.00

Is Warrington a rich town?

WARRINGTON has made it into the top five places to live in this year’s UK Hot Housing Index. The study says that the town is surrounded by affluent Cheshire and over recent years that affluence has spread towards Warrington.

What is the oldest pub in Warrington?

The Black Horse, on Old Liverpool Road, dates back to the early 1600s.

Is Warrington the biggest town in Europe?

Warrington is the largest town in the ceremonial county of Cheshire. In 2011 the unparished area had a population of 58,871.

Warrington
Area 44.89 km2 (17.33 sq mi)
Population 172,330 (2020 estimate)
• Density 3,839/km2 (9,940/sq mi)
Unitary authority Warrington

Why is Warrington famous?

Warrington is a highly successful business location and a major centre of employment in the North West and the Northern Powerhouse. We’re home to the global, European and UK HQs of many high profile companies and our business base is particularly strong in nuclear energy, engineering, logistics and software.

At what age do you get a free bus pass in the UK?

60
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.

Can you pay for a bus ticket with a debit card?

Contactless cards
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX)

Can you use a debit card to get on the bus?

Credit/Debit Card
Customers can pay their fare with the following major credit cards – VISA®, MasterCard®, or Discover®. Customers may also use debit cards to pay for their fare.

Will HS2 go to Warrington?

HS2 will serve Warrington, as well as Liverpool Lime Street and Runcorn where passengers can access the high speed network.

How many roundabouts are there in Warrington?

26
Being in the new part of Warrington, the road is renowned for its numerous roundabouts—26 in all, the first one less than 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) from the start and the last about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the terminus.

Does Warrington have a train station?

Warrington Central railway station is one of three main railway stations serving the town of Warrington in the north-west of England.

What do you call someone from Warrington?

Warrington: Wire, Wirepuller (after the local wire industry), Watford: Vegetable, YellowBellies. Welshpool: Souped.

What accent do Warrington have?

7. The Accent (& Kerry Katona) If you’re a Warringtonian and you’ve ever had the misfortune of trying to describe the accent, we’re with you. “It’s sort of… a bit Mancunian, mixed with a bit of Scouse.

What food is Warrington famous for?

What to eat in Warrington? 8 Local Foods You Have To Try in Warrington

  • Sheep. Lakeland Herdwick. Cumbria.
  • Condiment. Sarson’s Malt Vinegar. Greater Manchester.
  • Cheese. Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese.
  • Cheese. Creamy Lancashire.
  • Cheese. Blacksticks Blue.
  • Confectionery. Kendal Mint Cake.
  • Cheese. Blue Cheshire.
  • Cheese. Cheshire.

What are the posh parts of Warrington?

The ‘best’ areas of Warrington are traditionally found in the south of the town; areas such as Stockton Heath, Appleton, Walton, Grappenhall, Thelwall and Lymm. These areas all run very close to the Bridgewater Canal and are all south of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Where do millionaires live in Cheshire?

The Golden Triangle (sometimes called the Footballer Belt) is an area of affluent small towns and villages in Cheshire, England. The exact three points of the triangle are the subject of local debate but are generally considered to be Alderley Edge, Prestbury, and Wilmslow.