TOWN hall bosses bid a fond farewell to three retiring council officers this week.

Tom Roberts, director of housing, Keith Millington, director of environmental services and Harvey Thornton, assistant director of housing all retired this week.

Tom Roberts has been director of housing for 16 years and has 34 years' experience in housing.

Keith Millington joined the borough council in 1995 as director of technical services and was appointed director of environmental services in 1998.

Harvey Thornton has worked for the borough council for more than 30 years.

Borough council chief executive Steve Broomhead said: "Tom, Keith and Harvey have been a tremendous asset to Warrington Borough Council and their loyal and dedicated service has been exceptional.

"We will make sure arrangements are made to thank them both for their hard work and dedication to helping the people of Warrington. On behalf of the Council, we wish them all the best of luck."

On Monday, the trio were given gifts and a fond farewell by the town's Labour party.