Neighbourhood Board members sought to help to shape the future of Newton-le-Willows

Article date: 11 March 2026

The Regeneration Plan and the 4-Year Investment Plan priorities were submitted to Government in November 2025 following extensive community consultation and utilising socio-economic data and strategic insights to inform how £20 million of Government funding will be invested in Newton-le-Willows over the next ten years.  

The Investment Plan for the first four years of funding (from April 2026) sets out four priority investment areas:  

• Regeneration, High Streets and Heritage (20% of the public vote)  
• Education and Opportunity (19.5% of the public vote)  
• Health and Wellbeing (16.7% of the public vote)  
• Cohesion (identified as a priority by the Neighbourhood Board to allow for community capacity building) 

To ensure that the Neighbourhood Board (which includes residents, business and community leaders) has the appropriate knowledge and skills when developing, assessing and selecting projects, the Neighbourhood Board is seeking to appoint two new members with backgrounds aligning to:  

• Education and Opportunity 
• Health and Wellbeing 

The Neighbourhood Board is looking for individuals with relevant experience and expertise, who have a demonstrable passion and commitment to the positive development of Newton-le-Willows' future. Applications will be accepted until 23 March 2026. 

To find out more about the board and to apply for the role visit St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Neighbourhood Board Member - Newton-le-Willows

Chris Hickey, Chair of the Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board, said: "As a Board we have made major progress since the confirmation of Plan for Neighbourhoods funding. We have worked with the community to really understand what their priorities are and now we are looking for individuals who share our passion for the town and have the expertise to help us shape plans as we move to the next stage of delivery. This is a really exciting time for Newton-le-Willows and joining the Board is an opportunity to help make our town an even better place to live, work and visit." 

Councillor Kate Groucutt, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Business & Inclusive Growth at St Helens Borough Council said: "The Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board has the privilege of ensuring that this funding is delivering positive change for the people of the town. Joining the Board is an opportunity for individuals to have a real impact on the place they live or work and I would encourage anyone with the relevant experience to put themselves forward."   

David Baines MP, Member of Parliament for St Helens North said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Neighbourhood Board that is working hard to make sure this regeneration plan delivers for people across Newton-le-Willows. With £20million of government funding, the board has already set out its priorities for the area, and this is an exciting next step in the process and for the future of the town."