"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. In 2017, my constituent Tony Collier was training for an ultramarathon. Tony was 60, fit and otherwise well. He was the kind of man who rarely sat still long enough to think about his own health. He thought he …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"We do indeed. We have the famous Sankey Canal, which is one of the oldest, if not the first, canal in this country. We also have the Manchester ship canal, which I am sure everybody here has heard about.
For decades, the Greenall’s brewery helped to define the character and …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"When people think about pubs, they often think first about beer, but while great beer certainly matters, pubs have always been about much more than what is poured into a glass. They are meeting places, employers, community hubs, cultural institutions and, in many cases, living pieces of local history, as …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"I absolutely agree. I think we need to focus on ensuring that the current legislation is more robust and is enforced, rather than adding extra layers, as my hon. Friend says.
The current policies already act as an important safeguard, so creating another legal requirement will not necessarily produce a …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"Absolutely, and I am a big advocate for communities taking over things like leisure centres. In Warrington South, the community is taking over sports pitches as well, because they are better able to access the funding they need, and they know what the demands are in the area and are …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"Absolutely, and I will move on to the community right to buy, which is incredibly significant here. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 is intended to give communities the first opportunity to purchase an asset of community value. As a Labour and Co-operative MP, I am incredibly passionate …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"It is an incredibly valued and unusual pub, which is very much loved in the community. I would welcome anyone coming along to see it.
If we want to understand why pubs and brewing matters to Warrington, we have to look beyond buildings and planning applications to the events that …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"That is incredibly important. Such measures will make a big difference to businesses, and any little bit of help would be fantastic at this time. I speak a lot to publicans in my constituency about the issue.
The fundamental question at the heart of this debate is what exactly we …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"Yes, that is a wonderful thing. It is also a great way for the local community to see what is on offer locally that they might not otherwise know about.
Our event is organised and hosted by rotary members and volunteers; there is no large paid workforce behind the scenes. …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech
"Yes, and it was excellent. Many people know Oktoberfest as a chance to enjoy great beer, live music and time with friends, but Warrington Oktoberfest is much more than that. At its heart, it is a community-led charity event that has brought people together for nearly three decades while raising …..." Sarah Hall - View Speech