May 2026

A by-election has been called for the Haydock ward, which will take place on Thursday, 25th June.

Councillor Stephen Little has officially taken up the role of Mayor of St Helens Borough for 2026-2027, following a formal mayor-making ceremony held yesterday (Wednesday 20 May) at St Helens Town Hall.

Councillor George Woodward has been appointed Leader of St Helens Borough Council alongside his newly selected Cabinet.

St Helens Borough Council has formally submitted planning application proposals to extend and restore the much-loved historic Gamble Building in St Helens town centre.

Phased temporary road closures are set to come into effect along Railway Street and Queen Street in Earlestown town centre to enable the next phase of works for the transformational regeneration programme.

The Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board has announced the appointment of two additional Board members.

Councillor George Woodward has been announced as the leader of the St Helens Reform UK group.

The election in the postponed St Helens Town Centre Ward will take place on Thursday, 25th June.

Find out the results of the Parish Council elections, which took place on Thursday, 7th May following the count on Friday, 8th May.

Find out all the results for the St Helens Borough Council Local Elections 2026 as they come in here.

Residents are warmly invited to join Picnic in the Park, a free community event hosted by St Helens Wellbeing (CHCP), taking place on Thursday 14th May from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Green Flag award-winning Taylor Park.

A new memorial recognising the vital role played by women during war and times of conflict will be officially unveiled in St Helens this Sunday (26 April), following the granting of planning approval.