Blogs

In this series, we take a look at some of the people and personalities helping deliver the transformational regeneration of St Helens town centre. We caught up with Karen Hall from VINCI Building who tells us about her life in St Helens and her role at the Hardshaw Centre

Black History Month is more than a page in the calendar, says Councillor Bisi Osundeko, the borough's first black deputy Mayor. It is a time of reflection, celebration, and storytelling. It is a moment for us to pause and honour the contributions of African and Caribbean people who, for centuries, have been woven into the fabric of British life. Too often, their stories have been overlooked or left untold.

Over the last few weeks, our borough has seen anti-immigration protests. I want to say this right at the start: those protests do not represent who we are.

September marks Practice Month here at St Helens Borough Council - a dedicated time for our Children's Social Care and Youth Justice teams to come together, reflect, and grow through a wide range of learning and development opportunities.