Free family fun on offer at Children’s Centres this summer
With school out for summer, there’s plenty going on in council-run children’s centres around the…
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Britain is breaking after 12 years of Tory rule
In his column for this week’s St Helens Star, Council Leader David Baines spells out…
Planning permission granted for new ‘box park’ development
The site of a demolished multistorey carpark in St Helens town centre will be transformed…
Outline planning permission granted for Earlestown regeneration
The outline planning proposals for Earlestown town centre Masterplan have been approved. St Helens Borough…
Help to reduce household bills at library events
The cost-of-living crisis is making household finances difficult to manage for many families, and to…
Two major decisions taken this week spell out the opportunities and the challenges we face
In his column for this week’s St Helens Star, Council Leader David Baines writes about…
Council reaffirms commitment to supporting people with disabilities
St Helens Borough Council has reinforced its commitment to supporting people with disabilities both in…
“One of the most difficult decisions we’ve ever made” – Leader statement on Library changes
This week we have agreed some quite significant changes to the library service in St…
Adult learners praised at awards event
A special presentation event was held at the World of Glass in St Helens recently…
Major step forward for regeneration and investment as Town Deal Business Cases signed off
Six projects delivering new jobs, new homes, greener transport links, protecting heritage and supporting businesses…
Housing Allocations Policy agreed
A robust policy framework setting out how the borough’s social and affordable rented housing is…
Library Strategy and Delivery Plan agreed – major changes to services in St Helens Borough
The plan to deliver a modern St Helens Library Service that is inclusive, vibrant, modern,…
External repairs to iconic Gamble to be completed this month
Cllr Richard McCauley – Labour’s Cabinet member for Regeneration and Planning – has hailed the…
Local Plan for new jobs, new homes and new opportunities agreed
The St Helens Borough Local Plan has been officially adopted with approval by members at…
Work to begin on major Lea Green station improvements
Commuters who use park and ride facilities at Lea Green Railway Station in St Helens…
Outstanding Abbeyford celebrates Ofsted result in style
Abbeyford Children’s Home celebrated its most recent impressive Ofsted report in outstanding style over the…
Have your say on bus plans – consultation now open
Bus service operators are consulting on proposed changes to some services in St Helens –…
Community comes together to celebrate Pride
What a fantastic afternoon celebrating St Helens Pride!! Thank you so much to all the…
Local Plan one step away from adoption
The St Helens Borough Local Plan is now one step away from adoption with approval…
Independent review confirms Council progress
St Helens Borough Council has continued to make significant progress in transforming how the organisation…
Omega West planning approval
More than 1,000 jobs will be made available to residents in St Helens borough after…