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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.

Hello and welcome to my blog. As summer reaches its peak, there's been a lot happening across St Helens — from commemorative ceremonies to award winning parks and heartfelt farewells.