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August 2026

Plans to halt projects will help save council £2 million

These include the offer of free school uniforms for pupils, free town centre parking, bringing back the park ranger service, and a Pride in Place fund for wards* across the borough.

Cabinet to consider changes to taxi ranks as town centre regeneration continues

The move would ensure taxi services continue to meet the needs of residents, visitors and businesses throughout the town centre's ambitious regeneration programme.

Cabinet to discuss new protections for renters and penalties for rogue landlords

A new Housing Enforcement Policy and Civil Financial Penalty Policy will be presented to cabinet on Wednesday 2 September, with members asked to approve the adoption of both.

Earlestown businesses and building owners invited to find out more about new Building Improvement Programme

Businesses and building owners are invited to find out more following approval by the Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board.

Ten local organisations to be supported by the Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board Community Pot

The Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board has named the first organisations who will benefit from its new Community Pot grant fund.

Young fundraiser honoured with Mayor's Good Citizen Award for Willowbrook donation

The Mayor, Cllr Stephen Little, recently welcomed Jackson and parents Paul and Jen to the Mayor's Parlour to present his award.

Market Street public realm improvements set to begin in Earlestown

Extensive public realm improvements are set to begin in Earlestown town centre as the next phase of works for the transformational regeneration programme gets underway.

Discover Active Travel opportunities at community event in Moss Bank

Come along to our Active Travel event where a range of local services are ready to support you to feel great and live well.

Temporary road changes as part of St Helens town centre transformation

The next stage in delivery of the ambitious transformation programme for St Helens town centre will see essential enabling works take place around Hall Street.

Results Day: What Next?

For thousands of young people across St Helens Borough, August is a month filled with anticipation. Whether you're collecting your A-level, T Level, BTEC or GCSE results, it's completely normal to feel excited, nervous, relieved, or even a combination of all three.

Peasley Cross Roundabout set for major improvements to support safer and more sustainable travel

The £3.434 million scheme will transform one of the borough's busiest junctions, addressing long-standing issues for pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists and other active travel users while also delivering essential highway and drainage improvements.

Community mural project transforms graffiti hot spot in St Helens Town Centre

A vibrant community mural has transformed a graffiti hot spot in St Helens Town Centre, bringing young people together to create a lasting piece of public artwork while helping tackle recurring vandalism.