Plan sets out course for brighter future for St Helens Borough

Article date: 10 November 2026

The plan sets out five missions that will drive the focus of the council over the next four years. The five missions are designed to direct the work of every council service and are set out below:

1.    Putting our residents first

2.    Robust finances and efficient services

3.    People live safely and independently

4.    Clean, safe and strong communities

5.    A thriving economy

Councillor George Woodward, Leader of St Helens Borough Council, said: "This Council Plan sets out the difference we want to make over the next four years. It is focused on delivering what matters most to residents: good services, cleaner and safer communities, support for those who need it most, and the conditions for people, families and businesses to thrive.

"Above all, it is about ensuring local people see and feel the benefit of the decisions we take. We know people expect the council to spend their money wisely, deliver value for money, and focus on the things that make the biggest difference in everyday life. That means being efficient, making informed choices about where we invest our resources, and ensuring we remain focused on the priorities that matter most to residents. This plan marks the next stage of our ambition for St Helens.

"It reflects a stronger focus on outcomes, delivery and accountability, and a determination to translate ambition into visible improvements in the places people live and the services they rely on. Ultimately, the success of this plan will be measured not by what it says, but by the difference residents see over the years ahead."

The plan creates a framework for how the council, alongside its partners, will deliver for residents and businesses and the outcomes that they can expect as a result.

Councillors will be asked to back the Council Plan at the next council meeting later this month following a review by Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday 18^th October.

To read the plan and find out more visit: Agenda for Cabinet on Wednesday, 18th November, 2026, 4.00 pm St Helens Borough Council