Warrington Borough Council is reviewing requests from two local businesses to change their operating rules, giving people in Warrington, Cheshire, the chance to share their views. The council has opened public consultation periods for both the venue known as Reef and the branch of McDonald’s located at the Riverside Retail Park.
Warrington Borough Council is currently considering a licence change for Reef, and any resident who wants to support or oppose the request must submit their comments by 6 April 2026. These types of requests often involve changes to a business’s opening hours or how it serves customers, which can affect the local neighbourhood.
A similar application has been made for the McDonald’s at Riverside Retail Park, with a deadline for public feedback set for 13 April 2026. Residents can visit the council portal to see the specific details of the request and provide their input before a final decision is made by the local authority.
Although these two businesses are currently being discussed, the council confirmed there is no such request for the Barley Mow pub as of 19 March 2026. The historic venue in the Old Market Place is not part of this current round of licensing updates for the community.
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