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   Where is Runcorn in England?

   • Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in the Borough of Halton, Cheshire, England. Its population in 2021 was 62,100. [ 1 ] Runcorn is on the southern bank of the River Mersey, where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap. It lies on the southern shore of the River Mersey 15 miles (24 km) upstream from the port of Liverpool. [ 3 ]

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   What's going on in Runcorn?

   • These projects include a health and education hub, a creative and digital skills centre, new town centre housing and the regeneration of the area around the Bridgewater canal. Runcorn was allocated £23.6m for the scheme by central government through the Towns Fund, which was originally part of the previous government's 'levelling up' strategy.

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   Why is Runcorn a 'new town'?

   • In the 1960s, Runcorn was designated as a 'new town' and it rapidly expanded, almost doubling its population. But a town that had thrived during the industrial era saw a rapid downturn in fortunes in the second half of the twentieth century. As the tanneries closed and the chemical industry declined, Runcorn has struggled to adapt.

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   What is Runcorn known for?

   • Runcorn's position between Liverpool and Manchester airports and its links to the rail, motorway and canal networks have made it a centre for logistics. [ 28 ] There are two ports in the west of the town on the Manchester Ship Canal. Runcorn Docks is owned by the Manchester Ship Canal Company, which is part of the Peel Ports Group. [ 75 ]

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   When did Runcorn become a town?

   • In 1936, Runcorn Urban District grew to incorporate the neighbouring village of Weston. [ 47 ] The present statistical boundaries of Runcorn were defined in the Runcorn New Town (Designation) Order 1964 which greatly expanded the town to the east. The population of Runcorn in 1664 has been estimated as 305.

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   Why is Runcorn called Runcorn?

   • Although it was once known as a spa town, Runcorn's name is now inextricably linked with industry and manufacturing. The town used to be at the heart of Britain's chemical and tanning industry, as well as being an important cargo port. In the 1960s, Runcorn was designated as a 'new town' and it rapidly expanded, almost doubling its population.

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   Sep 29, 2024 · He is intrigued by one particular aspect of the scheme - 'Unlock Runcorn' - a project to transform an area of wasteland next to the Bridgewater Canal and reconnect the canal to the...

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   Sep 3, 2024 · 06:00, 03 Sep 2024. Runcorn town centre (Image: Liverpool ECHO) A major regeneration scheme is underway to help change the fortunes of a town on the Mersey that has struggled to find a place for...

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   Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in the Borough of Halton, Cheshire, England. Its population in 2021 was 62,100. [1] Runcorn is on the southern bank of the River Mersey, where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap. It lies on the southern shore of the River Mersey 15 miles (24 km) upstream from the port of Liverpool.

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   Oct 11, 2024 · Commuter misery as crash forces motorway closure. Traffic on the eastbound M56 between Runcorn and Warrington is gradually improving after a crash. England. 9 Sep 2024.