News
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Young readers get into the rhythm with Summer Reading Challenge 2026
The Mayor of St Helens, Councillor Stephen Little, alongside fellow councillors, presented certificates to children following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.
Anti-social behaviour down as Community Safety Partnership reports on a year of action
2025-26 saw significant reductions in ASB - the highest reduction on Merseyside - with St Helens now having the joint lowest rate.
Residents Invited to free healthy ageing and winter wellbeing events
The events will bring together a range of local organisations and services to provide practical advice, information and support for people of all ages.
Council launches annual Christmas Gift Appeal
Kind-hearted residents, businesses and organisations are being encouraged to come together to help make Christmas 2026 extra special for some of the borough's most disadvantaged children and young people, by donating to the council's gift appeal.
Contractor appointed for Gamble Building transformation
Steps to transform the Gamble Building into a creative and learning hub that is a jewel in the crown of St Helens town centre moved further towards its completion with the appointment of a contractor for the next stage in the process.
Rogue HMO landlord fined £35,000 in council enforcement
Firm action has been taken against a rogue St Helens landlord after they failed to obtain a licence for their House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
New powers welcomed to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour
They're known as 'Respect Orders' and give councils, police and housing providers stronger powers to deal with repeat offenders under the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
STOP means STOP when you see the lollipop
This vital road safety message is being shared by St Helens Borough Council's Road Safety Team, who this week took part in a regional day of road safety action.
Safeguarding champions recognised at inaugural awards ceremony
Dedicated professionals and teams who make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults were recognised at a special safeguarding awards ceremony hosted by St Helens Borough Council.
The reason you should scrunch your aluminium recycling
Scrunching is the best way to tell if something is made from aluminium or not. Crush the item in the palm of your hand and then open your hand. If it stays scrunched, it's aluminium.
Billinge and Seneley Green by-election result
The full results of the Billinge and Seneley Green by-elections:
Residents invited to shape the future of youth provision in St Helens
Residents across St Helens borough are being encouraged to have their say on the future of youth services as part of a borough-wide needs assessment aimed at better understanding what support young people need to thrive.