Help shape the future of Town Centre East and Fingerpost

Article date: 5 June 2026

The Chair will lead a Board of residents, businesses, local organisations and project partners that will oversee the investment of the Pride in Place funding to deliver meaningful, lasting change to the area over the next 10 years.

The Chair will play a key role in shaping the vision for Town Centre East and Fingerpost, ensuring that the voices of residents are heard and that investments reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.

Applications are encouraged from individuals with direct local connections such as living or working in the area with a strong local knowledge and belief in the area's potential who can demonstrate:

• An ability to bring people together, build consensus, and inspire action
• Proven experience in leadership, community development, regeneration, or partnership working
•  A commitment to fairness, transparency, and representing the whole community

Trevor Nicoll FCIWM, Director of Operations - Place Services at St Helens Borough Council said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a real passion for the area to help shape how the Pride in Place funding will be invested to make a difference in people's daily lives. We know that the Town Centre East and Fingerpost is an area with huge potential and this funding is an opportunity to build on its strengths and address challenges to deliver real benefit for residents.

"We are looking for a Chair who believes in the area's potential and who can bring people together, understands the community and has the experience and enthusiasm to help turn local ambitions into lasting improvements for generations to come."

Applications are open until 23:59 on Sunday 21 June. To find out more and to apply for the role visit St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Neighbourhood Board Member Chair - Town Centre East & Fingerpost