Halton Haven Hospice benefits from Mersey Gateway Time Bank initiative
The innovative support scheme developed as part of the Mersey Gateway Project is back boosting local community charities in Halton.
Halton Haven Hospice is one of the organisations that has benefitted from the 2024 Mersey Gateway Time Bank initiative. It has received support to give its Memory Garden some much-needed TLC with weeding and cleaning as well as help with sprucing up areas around the hospice with a new coat of paint. Time Bank is a way for Merseylink and Merseyflow to demonstrate their commitment to the local area and provide help and support to various charities and community groups in Halton.
The scheme offers a commitment of time, expertise and resources from Merseylink and Merseyflow staff. Applicants benefit from ‘deposits’ of time and resources, which can then be used to provide long-lasting benefits to community life in Halton. Tina Gill, Fundraising Manager at Halton Haven Hospice said: “We’re incredibly grateful for all of the project volunteers who have given up their time to help give our Memory Garden some much-needed TLC and spruce up the hospice with a fresh lick of paint. We would like to thank the Mersey Gateway team for all they have done for us through the Time Bank initiative.”Karen Atherton, Merseylink Network Steward and Time Bank Lead, said: “Time Bank is designed to provide long-term benefits to the people of Halton and we are delighted to support Halton Haven Hospice this year. We look forward to welcoming even more projects on board in the new year.” Emma Newton, Head of HR & Compliance of merseyflow, said: “We are proud to support the work of Halton Haven Hospice through the Time Bank initiative. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with the local community and other volunteers, to help those in need in the area.”
Time Bank has already gifted over 20,000 hours of support locally across a variety of projects in Runcorn and Widnes since 2014.
Lane Closures Removed
Works to the expansion joints on the northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge have now been completed and all lane closures have been removed.
Lane Closure Update
Expansion joint works by the specialist contractor are ongoing at the northern approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge . Works are scheduled to be completed and all lanes closures removed by 5pm this evening.
Lane Closure Update
Lane Closures remain in place on the northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge. Increased traffic congestion and delays are expected as a result. Please allow additional time for any proposed journeys.
Emergency Lane Closures
The lane closures on the northbound approach to the Mersey Gateway Bridge will need to remain in place until this weekend. The required remedial works are scheduled to take place on Saturday 6th April 2024.
We are working with our supply chain to see if this timeframe can be brought forward. Any changes to the current timeframe will be communicated via social media platforms.
To help alleviate the traffic congestion associated with these closures traffic movements on the Silver Jubilee Bridge will be restricted to northbound vehicles only (Runcorn to Widnes). This will be installed on Wednesday afternoon and remain in place until all lanes have reopened at the weekend.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience resulting from these closures.
