September 2025
Cabinet set to hear about successes of reducing carbon emissions
St Helens Borough Council is making strides towards reducing its carbon use with a 8.56 per cent drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 2022, councillors will hear next week.
Newly qualified children's social workers celebrated
A group of newly qualified children's social workers have been recognised for their achievements after successfully completing the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme with St Helens Borough Council.
Strong community support for new Dial House Place housing development in Rainford
Providing 307 new homes on a site allocated in the St Helens Local Plan, including 92 affordable properties.
St Helens confirmed as national 'pioneer' area for neighbourhood health development
St Helens has been confirmed as national 'pioneer' area for the development of neighbourhood health.
St Helens Borough Council supports Zero Suicide Alliance "Train-a-thon" for World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10 September, St Helens Borough Council is supporting the Zero Suicide Alliance 'Train-a-thon'
Discover St Helens Borough's proud past during Heritage Open Days 2025
A range of fascinating free events will take place across the borough this September for Heritage Open Days 2025.
Council's new Food and Feed Plan to protect consumers and support local businesses
A clear strategy to protect public health, support local businesses, and ensure safe food standards across the borough.
Temporary road changes as St Helens town centre regeneration enters new phase
The next stage of the ambitious transformation of St Helens town centre will see essential enabling works take place around Hall Street to prepare for construction of the new St Helens Transport Interchange.
Cabinet approves scrutiny report on vaping among young people
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a report week which sets out a series of recommendations to reduce vaping among young people.
Cabinet approves major investment to expand SEND places at Mill Green School
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a significant investment to increase the number of specialist school places at Mill Green School in Parr.
St Helens Borough Council Cabinet approves report on ketamine use among young people
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has approved a report to tackle the emerging threat of ketamine use among young people in the borough.
St Helens Borough Council Cabinet approves suicide prevention report
Developed by a dedicated Task and Finish Group in partnership with local health organisations, the report examines suicide rates in St Helens and sets out a series of recommendations to strengthen prevention efforts across the borough.