Learnt last night that Priory have appealed against Halton Council's decision not to give them the go ahead to open the centre.
The Bennett's Lane facility has been ready to start operations for several months. I think most people not in the know myself included (not being a councillor!!) taking on board press comments and the local Labour party's apparent determination to resist Priory's moves to open the centre considered that it was not going to go ahead and Priory were looking for alternative uses. In fact the most recent Labour leaflet suggested that Priory education were interested and had been in contact with the council.
However on the last week that appeals could be taken ie w.c. March 17th they have decided to take the plunge.
I'm unsure of the councils response as an appeal would seem to be a costly affair.
Certainly the Halton View Action group who were one of the main players involved in blocking the scheme will be having talks with the council which will include I assume David Parr and Rob Polhill this next week
I'll try to keep you posted about the issue
Derek
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