Blogs
Your Vote, Your Voice: Whole Council Elections in St Helens on Thursday 7 May
On Thursday 7 May, residents across the borough will have the opportunity to take part in the St Helens Borough whole council elections. This is a key moment in the local democratic calendar and a chance for people to have their say on how local services are shaped and delivered for years to come - says St Helens Borough Council Chief Executive & Returning Officer, Mark Palethorpe.
Street and a Half - a social innovation cluster - Why impact matters and clusters work
St Helens' Street and a Half (SnA) is the new home for 16 creative and social businesses in St Helens with growth ambitions. Created in partnership by St Helens Borough Council and Kindred, SnA is an example of a social innovation cluster.
Why the 2 per cent Adult Social Care precept matters
"Protecting our most vulnerable is not just a responsibility — it is our moral duty," says Councillor Andy Bowden, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care & Health and temporary portfolio holder for finance, in his blog about how the Adult Social Care precept supports thousands of people across St Helens—keeping residents safe, independent, and well through vital services, innovation, and investment in the future care workforce.
Council Leader's Blog: Devolution delivers for St Helens Borough
People often ask me what devolution is and why being part of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is important for St Helens?