12:10pm Thursday 26th January 2012
By Barbara Jordan
HALTON Council has vowed to open an ice rink at Widnes Waterfront despite claims that the chosen operator, Planet Ice, is facing legal action over unpaid taxes.
Council leader, Clr Rob Polhill said: “We are meeting shortly with representatives of Planet Ice to understand their trading position on how this impacts on their proposals to fit out and operate the rink.
“It should have opened in January. We have been chasing them. It has been frustrating.
“We are committed to deliver an ice rink. We are confident it is going to happen.”
Chief executive David Parr said they would look for another operator if Planet Ice pulls out.
The Arena Group which operates Planet Ice was unavailable for comment.
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