Temporary traffic management measures as Earlestown Town Hall restoration continues
Phased temporary traffic management measures will come into effect along Market Street and Tamworth Street in Earlestown town centre next month to enable essential external works, including the installation of lightening protection equipment, to be carried out as the restoration of Earlestown Town Hall nears its conclusion.
Article date: 21 July 2026
The first phase of works will take place along Market Street and is scheduled to commence at 7:00am on Monday 3 August 2026, with completion anticipated for Monday 10 August. On-street parking bays adjacent to the works on Market Street will be suspended.
Following completion of phase one, works will move to Tamworth Street and are scheduled to commence at 7:00am on Monday 10 August, with completion anticipated on Thursday 13 August. During this time, vehicle movements will be managed by temporary traffic lights.
A traffic management plan has been carefully designed to keep disruption to a minimum, with access for service and delivery vehicles to local businesses being maintained wherever possible..
The works are being delivered by the HH Smith & Sons Ltd, the main contractor appointed by St Helens Borough Council and ECF - a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse.
Councillor Jack Benyon, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Property and Planning at St Helens Borough Council said: "We recognise that temporary traffic management measures on Market Street and Tamworth Street will cause some disruption and, alongside HH Smiths & Sons, we are working hard to minimise any impact for residents, businesses and visitors wherever possible.
"This is a vital stage in the restoration of the much-loved Earlestown Town Hall that once completed, will once again be the heart of the town as a vibrant community hub that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike for generations to come."
Due for complete by the end of Summer 2026, the renewed Earlestown Town Hall will offer a mixed-use performance and events space in the fully restored main hall, flexible public spaces, and a new courtyard garden with café as well as public toilets and a Changing Places facility.
The restoration of Earlestown Town Hall is part of the Earlestown regeneration programme, which is backed by £20m from the Government's Levelling Up Fund and £8m match funding from St Helens Borough Council.