December 2025
Cabinet approves £1.6m investment to expand SEND provision at Broad Oak Primary School
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet has today (Wednesday 17 December) approved a £1.6 million investment to extend Broad Oak Primary School in Parr, creating a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) resource base.
Steel signing marks latest milestone at Earlestown Town Hall
Work to bring Earlestown's Grade II listed Town Hall back to life has reached a major milestone, as a special steel-signing took place marking the installation of the new extension's structural frame.
Double success for team that support night time economy forum
The work by St Helens Town Centre Night Time Economy Forum, chaired by Councillor Trisha Long, to support the night time economy has been recognised by being featured in a national charter.
Flood alleviation measures installed on St Helens Transport Interchange
At this time of year, it may not be surprising to learn that the Met Office has data showing winters have become 12% wetter since 1960, with six of the ten wettest years on record occurring since 1998.
St Helens Town Centre lights up thanks to support from VINCI Building
The countdown to Christmas has started in St Helens town centre following a festive Christmas lights switch on.
Haydock Library to temporarily close for transformation into SEND-inclusive library
Work to start on an ambitious project to transform the library into a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) inclusive library space for children and adults.
Cabinet to decide on £1.6 million investment in SEND school places
Councillors are being asked to invest £1.6 million to support extending places at a St Helens Borough school to provide specialist education for children with autism.
Council supports new local arts exhibition showcasing transformation through light and movement
An immersive new exhibition curated and produced by Tobias Ferguson with Artist-Led St Helens.
New Night-Time Economy Team launches as part of town centre partnership work
This winter St Helens Borough Council is proud to expand its safety efforts through the Safe Nights, Great Places initiative — with the introduction of a brand-new "Night-Time Economy Team" dedicated to supporting safe and welcoming nights out across the borough.
Council buildings could benefit from £6.9 million decarbonisation scheme
Councillors will be asked to approve a £6.938 million investment in five council buildings to make them more energy efficient.
New parking enforcement partnership to keep borough roads safe and clear
A renewed partnership between St Helens Borough Council and car parking service APCOA Parking UK Ltd will continue to keep the borough's road network safe and clear of illegal and inconsiderate parking.
Historic investment approval sets stage for delivery of St Helens Town Centre transformation
St Helens Borough Council has confirmed one of the largest investments in its history.