December 2025

The Sutton Oak Link could bring the former Sutton Oak Rail Line back into use, initially as a green corridor but with the potential for rail or other transport use in future.

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.

St Helens Borough Council has released the findings of its 2024-25 Adult Social Care Survey, showing strong satisfaction levels among residents who use care and support services, along with clear year-on-year improvements across several important areas of wellbeing.

The event forms part of St Helens Borough Council's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, recognising a woman whose leadership, bravery and community commitment continue to inspire future generations.

Hundreds of occupational therapists, social workers and assessment and review workers at St Helens Borough Council are using an AI tool to tackle admin loads and speed up report writing and assessments - giving practitioners valuable time back to focus on providing better care.

Senior councillors this week reviewed the St Helens Safeguarding Children Partnership's (SCP) Annual Report for 2024/25, highlighting the ongoing collaborative work to protect children and young people across the borough.

At a special council meeting in St Helens Town Hall next week (Wednesday 26 November) a motion has been proposed to award Freedom of the Borough status to a number of emergency and cadet services in recognition of their service to the borough of St Helens

During Adults Safeguarding Week (17-21 November), the St Helens Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) has published its annual report for 2024/25, showcasing the work undertaken to protect adults at risk of abuse and neglect.