July 2024
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Measles warning for families holidaying this summer
Families holidaying in England and abroad are warned of the continued risk of measles for those not vaccinated.
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Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun at Carnival of Creativity this summer
A packed programme of entertainment this August as St Helens town centre transforms into a Carnival of Creativity.
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St Helens launches town centre movement strategy
Plans to keep St Helens town centre on the move and open for business during the once-in-a-lifetime regeneration works have been announced by St Helens Borough Council and its partners.
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More than £50,000 invested in youth activities
As the school holidays get underway, more than £50,000 cash injection is being invested in diversionary activities across St Helens Borough, focused on helping to ensure violence keeps falling.
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New Adult Safeguarding Board independent chair appointed
St Helens Borough Council has confirmed Geoffrey Appleton as the new independent chair of the Adult Safeguarding Board for the local authority area.
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New chair for key regeneration board
The new chair of the St Helen Town Board will continue to lead the key projects which will support the transformation of St Helens town centre.
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First female awarded for gallantry honoured by St Helens Borough Council as part of new blue plaque scheme
A St Helens heroine, the first woman to ever be awarded a medal for gallantry, has been honoured by St Helens Borough Council as part of a new blue plaque scheme.
Lighting McClean speeds into recycling service alongside Alfie the Recycling Machine
Local school children have been getting involved in the council's green fleet expansion, with a naming competition for three new electric vehicles.
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Praise for social workers in latest Ofsted review
Ofsted inspectors have praised the continued improvement in children's services at St Helens Borough Council after awarding it a Good rating last year.
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Pre-construction information event for Lea Green to Whiston active travel route - phase 1
A public engagement drop-in session will take place next week to allow residents and businesses to learn more about plans for an active travel route, ahead of the first phase.
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St Helens Borough joins global campaign to eliminate HIV by 2030
A pledge to eliminate HIV through wider testing, earlier diagnosis and zero stigma has been made by St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet.
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Public consultation announced for next phase of Parkside Colliery regeneration
Parkside Regeneration LLP has announced that it is to launch a public consultation for the second phase of its regeneration of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows.