February 2026

Helping to raise national awareness of funeral poverty and its impact on families both locally and across the UK.

St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, Councillor Andy Bowden, paid a visit to the Beacon Building to meet with the Alzheimer's Society as part of early work to develop a new dementia strategy for the borough.

St Helens Library is inviting families, book lovers and the local community to a fun‑filled celebration as it launches the National Year of Reading with a free, all‑day programme on Saturday 31 January.

Esteemed multi award-winning screenwriter and children's author, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, was on hand to present school pupils from across the borough with signed copies of his books, as part of an oracy competition organised by St Helens Borough Council.

A number of youth provision services came together at the YMCA Youth Hub in St Helens town centre to showcase the extensive out‑of‑school activities and support available to children and young people across the borough.

St Helens Area Partnership has once again been recognised for its strong leadership and inclusive approach, achieving the Youth Justice SEND Quality Lead certification with a Child First Commendation for the second time.