Investigation launched into Council’s huge Unpaid debt pile

The government has ordered an investigation into Warrington Borough Council as figures reveal it is almost £1.85 billion debt.
It follows a report which found the council is the most indebted unitary authority in the country, with “their portfolio of debt-funded investments… concerning” which put not only the council at risk, but could also have “significant impact” for local residents.
The report also raised “some concerns with decision-makin