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This page lists news articles that we have published in the last two weeks. To see articles from earlier in the month and previous months, please visit our news archive, where you will also find a search tool.

Earlestown town centre blot on the landscape building set to be rebuilt following council actions

A partially collapsed, prominent privately owned building within the Earlestown town centre conservation area is set to be reconstructed following positive actions from St Helens Borough Council.

Plan to modernise transport for most vulnerable residents put forward

Councillors are set to discuss plans that would see new vehicles bought to support greater independence for some of the most vulnerable people across St Helens Borough.

Cabinet set to hear about successes of reducing carbon emissions

St Helens Borough Council is making strides towards reducing its carbon use with a 8.56 per cent drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 2022, councillors will hear next week.

Reclaim, reuse, revitalise - the new St Helens Transport Interchange champions sustainable construction

Bricks and roof tiles from demolished town centre buildings are being reclaimed and repurposed as construction progresses on the new St Helens Transport Interchange.

Newly qualified children's social workers celebrated

A group of newly qualified children's social workers have been recognised for their achievements after successfully completing the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme with St Helens Borough Council.

Strong community support for new Dial House Place housing development in Rainford

Providing 307 new homes on a site allocated in the St Helens Local Plan, including 92 affordable properties.

St Helens confirmed as national 'pioneer' area for neighbourhood health development

St Helens has been confirmed as national 'pioneer' area for the development of neighbourhood health.

St Helens Borough Council supports Zero Suicide Alliance "Train-a-thon" for World Suicide Prevention Day

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10 September, St Helens Borough Council is supporting the Zero Suicide Alliance 'Train-a-thon'

Cabinet approves scrutiny report on vaping among young people

St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a report week which sets out a series of recommendations to reduce vaping among young people.

Cabinet approves major investment to expand SEND places at Mill Green School

St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a significant investment to increase the number of specialist school places at Mill Green School in Parr.

St Helens Borough Council Cabinet approves report on ketamine use among young people

St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a report to tackle the emerging threat of ketamine use among young people in the borough.

St Helens Borough Council Cabinet approves suicide prevention report

Developed by a dedicated Task and Finish Group in partnership with local health organisations, the report examines suicide rates in St Helens and sets out a series of recommendations to strengthen prevention efforts across the borough.