2022 Leader’s columns
11th January: Looking ahead to a crucial year for St Helens
18th January: The Tories have no answer to the cost of living crisis facing households
25th January: Our new Housing Strategy and Pathway to Net Zero document
1st February: Our town centre regeneration plans take another big step forward
8th February: Glass Futures and Parkside work underway
22nd February: The challenge facing essential services
1st March: Response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
8th March: Improving our bus network
15th March: Regeneration update
22nd March: Making a bid for GB Rail
29th March: Planning applications submitted for town centre regeneration
5th April: Working with the police to tackle ASB
12th April: Family Hubs and funding for Children’s Services
19th April: Campaigning for a Hillsborough Law and support for our Forces
26th April: Glass Futures progress
10th May: Labour win the local elections
17th May: Mental Health Awareness Week
24th May: Our commitment to inclusive growth
31st May: Getting back to work
7th June: Our regional identity
14th June: Steel Life sit update and celebrating our Forces
21st June: A Local Plan for new jobs, homes, and opportunities
28th June: Housing, highways and events update
5th July: Bus services need urgent reform
12th July: Reforming library services
19th July: Taking major decisions on the Local Plan and libraries
26th July: Tory cuts are breaking our public services
6th September: RLWC a reason to get excited
13th September: Tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
20th September: We’re leading the way on green energy and innovation
27th September: Doing things differently due to funding cuts
4th October: Supporting residents through #StHelensTogether
11th October: RLWC making a difference in our communities
18th October: Residents, councils and services under growing pressure
25th October: Working with partners to campaign for fair funding
1st November: Helping people with the cost of living
8th November: Our continued campaign for fair funding
15th November: Keeping the St Helens Pound local
22nd November: Response to the government’s Autumn Statement
29th November: The challenge of delivering events and investment
6th December: Proud to become City Region Borough of Culture
13th December: Looking back at 2022 and forward to the year ahead