December 2025

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.

The countdown to Christmas has started in St Helens town centre following a festive Christmas lights switch on.

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.

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.

An immersive new exhibition curated and produced by Tobias Ferguson with Artist-Led St Helens.

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.

Councillors will be asked to approve a £6.938 million investment in five council buildings to make them more energy efficient.

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.

St Helens Borough Council has confirmed one of the largest investments in its history.

These activities are a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the magic of Christmas while supporting local businesses, artisans, and community groups.

Strengthening the borough-wide commitment to ending violence against women and girls and building on the council's recent White Ribbon accreditation.

St Helens Borough Council's Adult and Community Learning (ACL) is backing a year-round campaign that champions the importance of lifelong learning.