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New powers welcomed to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour
They're known as 'Respect Orders' and give councils, police and housing providers stronger powers to deal with repeat offenders under the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
STOP means STOP when you see the lollipop
This vital road safety message is being shared by St Helens Borough Council's Road Safety Team, who this week took part in a regional day of road safety action.
Safeguarding champions recognised at inaugural awards ceremony
Dedicated professionals and teams who make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults were recognised at a special safeguarding awards ceremony hosted by St Helens Borough Council.
Council backs new sustainable plan to protect environment
St Helens Borough Council has voted to end its voluntary Net Zero targets and remove the Climate Emergency, replacing it with a Sustainable St Helens Plan to deliver cleaner communities and support the rich biodiversity of the borough.
Council backs call to give residents a voice on regional authority
Councillors called on an important regional waste and recycling authority to give St Helens Borough residents the representation they need on its committees.
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.
Billinge and Seneley Green by-election result
The full results of the Billinge and Seneley Green by-elections:
Residents invited to shape the future of youth provision in St Helens
Residents across St Helens borough are being encouraged to have their say on the future of youth services as part of a borough-wide needs assessment aimed at better understanding what support young people need to thrive.