July 2026
St Helens regeneration programme building up career aspirations at De La Salle School
Businesses involved in St Helens town centre's regeneration programme have helped drive a third more business participation in De La Salle School's last two careers events.
Earlestown Town Hall will open its doors to everyone
A new custom-made lift has been installed at Earlestown Town Hall, restoring step-free access and making sure the historic building will be open to all once the remaining restoration works are complete.
Green Spaces Emergency declared to protect parks and open spaces
A Green Spaces Emergency, calling to protect St Helens Borough's parks, fields and open spaces, has been backed by St Helens Borough Council.
Temporary traffic management measures as Earlestown Town Hall restoration continues
Phased temporary traffic management measures will come into effect along Market Street and Tamworth Street in Earlestown town centre next month.
New policy to set out flag flying protocol
A new flag policy will recognise the important place in society that they play in representing our borough.
St Helens Transport Interchange takes another step towards completion
The new transport interchange in St Helens town centre has taken another major step forward with the installation of its glazed exterior walls.
Proposals further manage the increase of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) set to go to Cabinet
Plans to introduce new rules that would require planning permission for the change of use of a family home to a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) across the borough are being considered by St Helens Borough Council.
Partners unite to strengthen SEND support in St Helens following inspection findings
Leaders in education, health, social care and the voluntary sector came together to drive improvements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) following a recent Area SEND Inspection for St Helens which identified areas requiring urgent action.
St Helens celebrates Green Flag success as six parks earn national recognition
Six of St Helens Borough's loved parks have been officially recognised among the very best in the country after being awarded prestigious Green Flag status - the international benchmark for excellence in parks and green spaces.
Chair appointed to lead Town Centre East and Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board
St Helens business leader Mike Denning has been appointed as Chair of the Town Centre East and Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board.
Healthy Neighbours to host Dementia Information and Support Day in St Helens
Free community event will bring together local services, organisations and support for people affected by dementia.
Community groups set to benefit from grant fund
Community groups will be at the heart of a yearlong programme that will see every area of St Helens benefit from grant funding for a wide range of projects.