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January 2026

Temporary road changes as St Helens town centre regeneration moves towards construction phase

The next stage in delivery of the ambitious transformation programme for 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.

Newly released images reveal exciting vision for the Gamble Building

St Helens Borough Council have released a series of computer-generated images providing the first insight into the proposed extension and internal refurbishment and repurposing of the iconic Gamble Building in St Helens town centre.

New bus service to support residents to access Omega West employment opportunities

St Helens Borough Council has set out plans to introduce an extra bus service to the Omega West Business Park, starting on 1 February 2026.

Council supports children with litter action at Sutton Manor Primary School

Children at Sutton Manor Primary School are taking extra care of their neighbourhood with the support of St Helens Borough Council.

Free events launched to help St Helens businesses win new contracts

Businesses in St Helens are invited to attend two free events to find out more about winning public sector contracts.

New boundary signs showcase St Helens Borough's natural beauty and heritage

St Helens Borough Council is replacing 19 secondary boundary signs along minor routes into the borough, with each showcasing the natural beauty and heritage of their respective ward.

Licensing working to ensure safe taxi journeys this winter

The Licensing Team recently carried out a stop and check operation in St Helens Town Centre, led by council licensing officers and St Helens' local policing team.

Arts service shines light on creative culture in St Helens Borough

What do potatoes, Shakespeare and bird feeders have in common?

Ambitious plan puts community at heart of Bold Forest Garden Village

Putting the needs of the community at the heart of development is a key focus of the ambitious Bold Forest Garden Village Masterplan Framework.

Council backs planning guidance on HMOs and protecting key heritage sites

Residents will see better planning outcomes when proposals for Houses in Multiple Occupations (HMOs) are put forward thanks to new planning guidance as part of the St Helens Local Plan.

Exciting new plans for the Gamble Building to be revealed at public engagement event

Members of the public are invited to attend an engagement event to view proposals for the historic Gamble Building in St Helens town centre.

Holocaust Memorial Day event will share survivor stories and bridge generations

Held annually on 27th January, Holocaust Memorial Day falls on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp where more than a million people died during the Second World War.