It is the first time the toll has increased in more than 130 years
Controversial plans to increase the charge to cross Warburton Toll Bridge will be examined at a public inquiry beginning next month. Proposals to increase the toll from for the first time in more than 130 years sparked major concerns after being put forward in the summer.
Read more: Political pantomime while we're suffering - stories of real people struggling as government in mayhem The purpose of the order, if made, is to update and modernise provisions of the existing legislation in respect of the Rixton and Warburton Bridge, in particular to revise the tolls which MSCC may charge for use of the bridge and supersedes the toll levels set out in the Rixton and Warburton Bridge Act 1863.
The bridge, which links Rixton and Warburton, was first opened in 1863 and has charged a 12p toll since 1890. Speaking in July when the increase was first suggested a spokesperson for Manchester Ship Canal Company said: “Warrington Borough Council and Trafford Borough Council have been fully involved over several years in helping us to develop our plan to future-proof the bridge.
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