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New suicide bereavement support service launches for St Helens Borough residents

On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), St Helens Borough Council is highlighting its commitment to supporting residents' mental health and wellbeing through the Martin Gallier Project as a new, dedicated suicide prevention service for the borough.

Public consultation opens for St Helens Borough Local Plan 2026-2044

St Helens Borough Council is inviting residents, landowners, businesses and stakeholders to help shape future development in the borough.

The reason you should scrunch your aluminium recycling

Scrunching is the best way to tell if something is made from aluminium or not. Crush the item in the palm of your hand and then open your hand. If it stays scrunched, it's aluminium.

Council moves to address misinformation regarding Newton-le-Willows Library proposal

St Helens Borough Council has moved to address rumours circulating on social media regarding the future of Newton-le-Willows Library.

Three playgrounds will benefit from £270,000 investment

Three playgrounds across St Helens Borough will benefit from £270,000 in investment over the next two years.

Heritage Open Days returns with the stories that shaped St Helens Borough

A look back at the sacrifices, Oscar winners, break dancers and the ways we used to live all feature in this year's Heritage Open Days, which returns to St Helens Borough next week.

Cabinet approves sale of Lincoln House to facilitate major new Police Hub in St Helens town centre

St Helens Borough Council Cabinet has approved the sale of Lincoln House and part of the adjoining Birchley Street Car Park to the Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner.

Cabinet approves SEND Priority Action Plan

St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a priority action plan to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Planning Committee approves application for the Gamble Building Creative & Learning Hub Project

St Helens Borough Council Planning Committee last night (1 September) approved proposals to restore and extend the historic Gamble Building in St Helens town centre.

Could Earlestown Town Hall house Newton-le-Willows Library? Have your say

St Helens Borough Council is inviting residents, library users and community stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on the possible relocation of Newton-le-Willows Library to the refurbished Earlestown Town Hall.

Billinge and Seneley Green by-election result

The full results of the Billinge and Seneley Green by-elections:

Haydock Library showcased on world stage alongside prestigious national libraries

Haydock Library has been showcased alongside some of the country's most prestigious libraries as the UK prepares to host the 2027 World Library and Information Congress.